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Technician [General Ops] - Wimbledon Telecoms Depot
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Technician - General Ops
Location: Wimbledon Telecoms Depot
Contract: Full-Time
Salary: £34,299 IMC51 + Location Allowance
About The Role
Join Our Route Telecoms Team
We're looking for a skilled and motivated Technician to join our Route Telecoms team based at Wimbledon Telecoms Depot. In this role, you'll help keep our railway connected and performing at its best by supporting route-wide faulting, maintenance and renewal activities.
You'll be part of the General Op's Section, working hands-on with copper and fibre systems that keep critical communications flowing.
What You'll Do
- Carry out inspections, fault-finding, maintenance and renewal work safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
- Lead a team when required, ensuring work is delivered effectively and in line with procedures.
- Set up and maintain strong safety arrangements for all staff under your control, including contractors.
- Work safely following Safe Systems of Work, method statements and relevant instructions.
- Undertake tasks you're trained and competent to perform, maintaining high levels of professionalism.
- Direct work activities safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Monitor and check work quality, confirming assets meet the required performance and safety standards.
- Verify staff competencies to ensure everyone working under you is qualified and compliant.
- Ensure vehicles, tools, plant and equipment are safe, fit for use, and stored or disposed of correctly.
- Accurately report completed and outstanding work, maintaining records as needed.
- Take ownership of your development and support the growth of others.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
- Deputise for the Section Manager when needed.
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Your Experience And Skills
What You'll Need
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Experience Working With Telecoms Equipment Such As
- Copper and fibre cable networks
- PDH and SDH transmission equipment
- CISCO routers
- GSM-R radio network
- Telecoms switches and exchanges
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Ability to climb and maintain telecoms masts, holding or willing to gain Working at Heights competencies
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on critical telecoms infrastructure, develop leadership skills, and progress your career within Network Rail.
Perks That Pack a Punch
We offer excellent benefits, including:
- Generous annual leave (27 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
- Up to 75% off leisure travel.
- Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
- Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
- Carer's leave to support those who matter.
- Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
- We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees.
- Plus, more....
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We're All About Inclusion
We believe diversity drives innovation. Whoever you are, however you identify, wherever you're from - if you've got the skills and the spark, we want you on our team. No suits required. Just bring your authentic self.
Ready to connect Britain's rail network? Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the nation moving!
About Your Application
As part of the application process, you'll be asked to complete your three-year employment history and upload your CV.
Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader and we'll do our best to adapt the recruitment process and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. If you require any adjustments, please include details within your application.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.
Safety and Compliance
Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail, and you should demonstrate your personal commitment to safety throughout the application process.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard
All prospective candidates will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Any offer of employment is subject to successfully meeting these requirements.
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