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Are you interested in Signalling & Telecoms?

Do you enjoy hands on problem solving and fixing electrical problems?

Then this might be a role for you!

We are looking to create a talent pool for future Technician and Team Leader roles within our Signalling & Telecoms team in the Manchester area. As part of the role you will undertake inspection, faulting, signalling maintenance and telecoms installation.

Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) offers a dynamic and diverse role that combines both electrical and mechanical engineering skills. There is a variety in tasks, from using electronic testing equipment to measuring critical electrical parameters, to working with mechanical systems that guide trains, this ensures that no two days are the same.

You will be working on tasks such as:

• Electrical measurements: Using advanced testing equipment to check the performance of signalling systems and ensure everything is running safely.

• Mechanical work: Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical components, like the systems that control train directions, adds a hands-on, practical element to the role.

We value individuals with transferable skills, a willingness to learn and want to develop a career within S&T.

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the Standard Maintenance Contract.

Technician – You will be a key member of the team, carrying out tasks as directed by the Team Leader. This role requires leadership, technical expertise, and oversight of work quality.

You will provide support to the Team Leader to organise and motivate the team so that work is undertaken safely, efficiently and to the relevant standards. Undertake inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal work as allocated and where directed, act as Team Leader.

You’ll also accurately report all work completed/not completed and produce/maintain records as required and control and check the quality of work undertaken and confirm assets are compliant to standards.

Team Leader – In this role we'll look to you to direct, organise and motivate a high performing team as well as liaise with the management teams and other department/companies. From inspection and faulting through to maintenance and renewal, you'll play a hands-on role.

You'll make sure everything is done efficiently and to the relevant standards and controls. You'll have experience of establishing the relevant safety arrangements for the tasks and make sure Network Rail staff and contractors alike follow safe systems of work. Proactively controlling and checking the quality of work and the competence of your people, you’ll see to it that assets are fully compliant to the maintenance standards and all vehicles, plant, tools, equipment and materials are safe & fit for purpose.

Essential Criteria

• Able to work as part of team / Able to lead, motivate and direct a team

• Knowledge and experience of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.

• Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need.

• Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need

• Have interest or experience in Electrical Engineering

• Be willing to work outdoors in all weather types at any time of the day

• Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.

• Desire to always improve yourself and make things better

Desirable Criteria

• Already hold a valid PTS

• Previous experience in S&T installation or working with S&T equipment

• Hold qualifications of either Mechanical or Electrical engineering from either further education or from previous employment, or be able to demonstrate these principles from experience

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.

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Salary and benefits:

• Salary as below per role:

• Technician IMC25: £43,997

• Team Leader IMC25: £54,698

• Pro-rata annual leave entitlement

• My benefits – our discounted online shopping site

• A range of discounted offers including, childcare vouchers, healthcare offers – cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits

• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets

• 75% discount on leisure travel

• A choice of contributory pension schemes

• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community

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Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.

All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information

Closing date: 12th September 2025. Assessment Centre’s will potentially take place for these role in October 2025.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision

We will endeavour to offer a diverse interview panel wherever possible.

Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.