Control Centre Technician
hace 2 días
Basingstoke
About Network RailJoin the Southern Region where your work truly matters.Covering Wessex, Sussex, and Kent, the Southern Region is one of the busiest and most dynamic parts of the railway. Our teams keep some of the UK's most vital passenger and freight routes moving every single day. This is a place where collaboration, innovation, and resilience are keyand where your contribution will directly impact millions of journeys. We are entering an exciting new chapter as we integrate with train operating companies under one national leadership, creating even greater opportunities to shape the future of rail. From supporting major modernisation programmes to improving performance for local communities and enhancing safety across complex operational environments, Southern offers a fast-paced, rewarding environment to grow your career and make a real difference.Brief Description? Control Centre Technician Be the Heartbeat of Rail Operations! ?Location: Basingstoke ROCShift Pattern: 24/7 No On-Call DutiesSalary: Starting from 52291 (IMC10) or 56777 (Standard Maintenance Contract)+ Full Training ProvidedDo you want to help keep one of the busiest rail networks in the world running smoothly? We're looking for curious, committed, and technical minded individuals to join our Signalling & Telecoms (S&T) team. This is your chance to be part of something bighelping us move millions of passengers safely and efficiently every day.About the role (External)? Why This Role MattersOur Control Centre Technicians are the guardians of the railway's digital nervous system. You'll monitor and manage the signalling equipment that keeps trains moving through the London Corewhere we run over 25 trains an hour! From Cisco network switches to signalling interlocking systems, you'll be the first line of defence when faults occur, ensuring quick responses and minimal disruption.✅ What You'll Do- Monitor and respond to real-time alerts from remote condition monitoring systems.- Provide first-line fault response and assist with deeper investigations.- Work with engineers and managers to prioritise and resolve issues.- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.- Take ownership of your shiftworking solo but supported by a strong team network.✅ What We Offer- Comprehensive training: From short courses to multi-week programmes, we'll give you the skills to succeed.- Career development: Opportunities to grow into advanced technical roles.- Inclusive culture: We celebrate diversity and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.- Work-life balance: Structured shift patterns, no on-call duties, and no trackside work.✅ Who We're Looking For- Proven experience in planning, implementing, and maintaining safe systems of work, ensuring compliance and efficiency.- Strong leaders with the ability to motivate, direct, and embed a culture of safe working practices within the team.- To collaborate and influence across all levels.- In-depth knowledge of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance, and renewal techniques, alongside relevant standards and procedures.? Perks That Pack a Punch:We offer excellent benefits, including:? Generous annual leave (28 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.? We're All About InclusionWe 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.How to apply (External)Location: Basingstoke ROCShift Pattern: 24/7 No On-Call DutiesSalary: 56777 (Standard Maintenance Contract)+ Full Training ProvidedBeen referred by a friend, then please complete this formNetwork Rail Benefits To find out about what benefits we offer, click hereClosing date: 25th February 2026Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview.Click apply now' to apply. -We're dedicated to creating an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from everyone!Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leader 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. You can visit Evenbreak's Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.Network Rail Benefits To find out about what benefits we offer, click hereAll offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more informationKeeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do. Safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. You should demonstrate your personal dedication to safety on your application.Drugs and Alcohol Standard:All prospective candidates 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