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Signaller
Requisition ID: 11751
We’re pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for two Permanent Signaller’s to join our dynamic AIW/IM team in Taffs Well.
This is a 35-hour-per-week role, working 12-hour shifts across three days on a rota basis. The role supports 24/7 operations, 365 days a year, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
In this role, you will manage the signalling workstation on a shift basis, ensuring all operating standards and procedures are followed. You will also support the safe and efficient operation of train services, helping to deliver high standards of safety and performance.
This role offers a unique opportunity to support the South Wales Metro project, helping deliver the Welsh Government’s ambitions for new services across the Core Valley Lines. This includes new rolling stock and an increased timetable, providing more services for the public.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the safe and efficient operation of signalling equipment under your control.
- Follow the Rule Book, procedures, instructions and train regulation policies to ensure trains are signalled and regulated correctly.
- Provide rail colleagues, customers and contractors with relevant operating and train service updates to support strong train performance.
- Ensure the correct procedures are followed before, during and after engineering work to support safe train operations and effective protection arrangements.
- Keep accurate records of incidents and unusual occurrences and provide written reports or attend investigatory interviews when required.
- Arrange short notice cover for sickness, absence or other gaps when clerical support is unavailable, ensuring compliance with AIW guidelines.
- Respond to incidents, follow emergency procedures and alert the appropriate agencies. Direct designated staff during exceptional situations to support safety and efficiency.
- Ensure safety standards are maintained.
- Take part in the Signaller assessment process, provide evidence for achievement record workbooks, complete relevant sections and take action as required.
- Maintain security within the Signalling Centre.
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- Competitive salary: Receive a competitive annual salary, with the potential for yearly reviews to recognise your contribution.
- Career growth: Build your career through clear progression opportunities, including potential routes into supervisory roles.
- Training opportunities: Develop your skills through comprehensive training, including fully funded tickets, apprenticeships or professional memberships where relevant.
- Personal development: Access mentoring and award-winning programmes, including Leadership Development, Women@Amey and Multicultural Leadership.
- Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
- Holidays: Enjoy at least 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to four additional days.
- Flexible benefits: Tailor your benefits package with options such as additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving and gym memberships.
- Exclusive discounts: Access an online portal with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare providers and more.
- Social impact: Take part in community initiatives with two paid volunteering days each year, plus opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.
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What You’ll Bring
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to respond safely and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ideally qualified to the relevant Signaller assessment level.
- A professional approach, with a focus on safety, business needs and performance improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confidence using a range of IT systems.
Please note: Shortlisted applicants who progress from first-stage interviews must successfully complete a psychometric test to move to second-stage interviews.
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and help shape a shared, sustainable future, we’d welcome your application.
Application Guidance
At Amey, we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people who are passionate about making a positive impact, regardless of background, gender, race or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
If you have any questions or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Sabi Suleman, the recruiter for this role, at Sabira.Suleman@amey.co.uk.
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