Network Rail
Technician [Signalling Maintenance]
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Who We Are
Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We're an organisation where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions.
We're continuing to build a more diverse and inclusive organisation which is representative of the passengers we serve. To do this, it's essential we become a more open, diverse and inclusive organisation, harnessing the skills and expertise of all our people and attracting the best talent to help us have a safe, accessible railway for everyone. We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
About The Role
We are Central route. We are the Heart of Britain's Railway. More than a million people rely on us every week, and we help transport nearly a million tonnes of freight every month. But we are more than just tracks and trains, we are a catalyst for jobs and opportunities, a connection to leisure and time with family and friends, and a foundation for communities and neighbourhoods.
We are a key part of the national network, with Birmingham New Street - the busiest station outside of London and the hub of the railway - connecting England, Scotland and Wales, with hundreds of services arriving and leaving every day.
What do our Signalling Technicians do?
Do you enjoy getting hands-on, solving problems and fixing things when they go wrong?
Do you want a role where your skills directly help keep people safe and the country moving?
Signalling and Telecoms maintenance is an exciting and varied discipline that blends electrical and mechanical engineering in a safety-critical environment. No two days are ever the same. You could be using advanced electronic testing equipment one day and working hands-on with mechanical systems that guide trains safely across the network the next. It's a role that keeps you learning, challenged and engaged.
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You'll be part of a close-knit team responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing some of the most important systems on the railway. This includes signalling control systems, track circuits, axle counters, point machines, functional power supplies, telecoms infrastructure and other safety-critical equipment. The work you do will have a direct and visible impact on keeping passengers and freight moving safely and reliably.
As a Technician, you'll take the next step in your career with greater responsibility and influence. Building on your experience as an Operative, you'll support the Team Leader by helping to organise and motivate the team, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You'll carry out inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities, and may act as Team Leader when required - giving you valuable leadership experience.
You'll also play a key role in maintaining quality and compliance across the network by accurately recording work, maintaining technical records and checking that assets meet required standards. Your attention to detail and commitment to safety will help protect colleagues, passengers and the wider railway every single day.
This is more than just a job - it's a chance to build a long-term, rewarding career in the rail industry. With structured training, recognised competencies and clear progression opportunities, Signalling & Telecoms offers a future where you can grow your skills, take on more responsibility and make a real difference.
This role requires flexibility, as you'll work a varied shift pattern, but rosters are provided in advance so you can plan your time around family, friends and personal commitments. You'll also be working outdoors throughout the year, so you should be comfortable operating in all weather conditions.
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Please note that you must live within a 60-minute travel time of the location stated in this advert. A full driving licence is essential for this role.
Salary: £45,669
Closing date: 29/07/26. Late applications will not be accepted.
For further information please contact Jason Gough
We're a Disability Confident Leader employer and we'll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.
Essential Criteria
Your experience and skills
- Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
- Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work.
- Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
- Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
- Conversant with standards, procedures and instructions.
- Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 1 or 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained an appropriate level of knowledge through equivalent relevant experience
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
This role involves days, nights and weekend working, and is a safety critical role so subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment.
Please note that you must live within a 60-minute travel time of the location stated in this advert. A full driving licence is essential for this role.
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