Operative [Signalling Maintenance]

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.

Responsibilities

• Play a vital role behind the scenes, helping to ensure trains run safely, smoothly and on time for millions of people.
• Maintain, inspect and repair the railway's signalling systems - often described as the traffic light system of the railway.
• Work with a wide range of signalling assets, including signalling control systems, mechanical signalling equipment, track circuits, axle counters, point machines, power supplies, transformers, rectifiers, battery chargers and telecoms infrastructure.
• Investigate and diagnose faults both trackside and remotely, replace electrical components, and carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Identify and report hazards, incidents and issues to keep the network operating reliably.
• Work closely with teams such as Fault Control and Operations, sharing vital information that keeps passengers and colleagues safe.
• Work a varied shift pattern, with rosters provided in advance.
• Operate outdoors throughout the year, comfortable in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Able to work as part of a team. Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by the business need. Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ 1 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.