Railway signalling jobs in United Kingdom

Location Hither Green, GB Department Name DB SM(S) Hither Green Direct (831513) G1 About Network Rail 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. Watch our video to find out more! We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here . About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us , whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also 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. Brief Description Working in all weathers on the frontline, you'll carry out everything from maintenance to faulting. What's more, you'll develop your management skills by deputising for the Team Leader. You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. A critical part of the work we do is the daily upkeep of the rail network. As a Technician you'll work outdoors in a team, supporting essential maintenance to keep the railway running safely and smoothly for passengers and freight users. Our Technician community comes from a variety of different backgrounds, and this might be the first time that you've even considered a career in rail. We're focused on your transferrable skills and behaviours and if you can demonstrate that, then we will provide you with all the necessary training to have you working safely and competently out on the network. And if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that recently joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor's 2021 Best Places to Work. As part of the application process for a Technician, all applicants are required to complete some pre-screening questions. These questions require time and concentration so please prepare for this accordingly, ensuring you read each question carefully before responding. About The Role (External) Our Technicians provide the essential link between the Team Leader and the team's Operatives. Technicians specialise in a range of disciplines and for this role you'll become a specialist in Signalling & Telecoms. You'll be working with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings, and points systems. With your willingness to learn, you'll develop a huge range of technical skills across a range of manual, electrical and digital equipment. Our Technicians work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day or night. You could be involved in demanding manual work, often with the need to transport kit across tricky terrain. Being safety focused, respectful of rules and a team player will be critical as you'll often be working next to moving trains travelling at high speed. You matter to your team A natural team player, you'll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. You'll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. You'll also be a role model for safe working behaviours and be confident to challenge any potential risks to safety, so that everyone gets home safe every day. You matter to us Today's Technicians can go onto become tomorrow's Team Leaders. Your commitment to self-development and continuous learning is hugely important in this role and we'll provide you with all the training to develop both technical and non-technical skills. If you're joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Your Skills Matter Our Technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferrable skills meet the following: • Leadership – You're able to lead, motivate and direct a team for safe and efficient work delivery., • Effective communicator – You'll need strong communication skills and be able to deliver clear instructions to the team and other colleagues., • Technical skills –You'll have knowledge and experience of inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques in the discipline that you are applying for., • Safety – You consistently role model safe behaviours, can arrange and implement safe systems of work, and are confident to challenge if you think a situation is unsafe., • Problem solver – You'll be persistent in finding safe and effective solutions. You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions to issues you find in your working environment., • Willingness to learn – You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline, keeping up to date with new standards, procedures and instructions., • Relevant qualification – You'll ideally hold an NVQ Level 1 or 2 linked to the discipline you are applying for. Or you have achieved an equivalent level of relevant experience. It matters that this is the right role for you. Here's some additional information which might help you. • Shifts – the Technician role involves a changing shift pattern including days, nights and weekends., • Outdoor working - Our Technicians work outside in all weathers and so you'll be comfortable working in different conditions., • Safe working - Offers of employment are subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing of the relevant medical assessment (if not already held). This will include a hearing and eyesight examination. If you're an external candidate – you will also be required to undergo BPSS pre-employment checks ., • Driving - As a technician you'll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles., • Commute times - You'll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that you're applying for. Essential Criteria • Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work, • Knowledge of how to organise and control the safe and efficient delivery of work, • Strong communication skills, both in person and in writing, • Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques, • Willing and able to work shifts in all weathers, • Meet the required benchmark for application screening questions (all applicants) How To Apply (External) Salary : £ 43997 + Location allowance Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here Closing date: 23rd December 2025. Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted. Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview. 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 here All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information 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.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

Location Farringdon, GB Department Name OE LOM KE (103210) G1 About Network Rail 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. Watch our video to find out more! We're continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here . About our people and the recruitment process - We're an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don't always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we'll do our best to help and invest in your career with us , whilst you have a healthy work life balance. We're also 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. Brief Description Deliver prompt and effective response to all real time Railway Operations and front line response activities About The Role (External) In this crucial frontline role, you'll be responsible for delivering prompt and effective responses to any accidents and incidents on a section of the railway. Wherever you're needed, you'll make a positive impact, helping us to fix issues. Through careful investigation and reporting, you'll also make sure we understand how to prevent similar events in the future. You may be required to take on the role of Rail Incident Officer. This would see you overseeing the establishment of a command structure, and leading the co-ordination of infrastructure and service restoration activities. Naturally, we'll also expect you to carry out a broad range of operational support duties – from performance monitoring and weather related contingency planning, through to audit and engineering work, stores ordering and vehicle monitoring. Essential Criteria • Rail Incident Officer and Personal Track Safety training, • The ability to learn, understand and implement rules and regulations, • Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing, • Strong, logical decision making skills, • A full driving licence, • Self-motivated and assertive, • Highly organised and able to prioritise duties effectively 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. You may also be required to carry out signalling duties as part of your MOM role, and therefore may be invited to undertake a signalling assessment as part of your application. The successful applicant will be required to attend a 7 week training course as part of your induction. How To Apply (External) Salary £ 51819 Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here Closing date: 1 6th December 2025 Please get your application in as soon as possible, we may close the advert before the listed closing date if we receive enough applications.Late applications will not be accepted. Please note the recruitment process for this role is a Competency based interview. 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 here All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information 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.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

Req ID:497126 Fleet Maintenance Engineer Location: East Ham - London (Onsite) Appointment Basis: Permanent Salary: c. £60K + Benefits Closing date: 15th December 2025 At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Your future role Join us in shaping the future of rail travel. Based at East Ham Maintenance Depot, you’ll support the newly commissioned Class 720/6 Aventra and Class 357 Electrostar fleets, playing a pivotal role in ensuring their safety, reliability, and performance. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the passenger experience and the efficiency of modern rail systems. In this role, you’ll oversee the design, development, and maintenance of rolling stock to ensure compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards. You’ll mitigate safety and reliability risks, conduct root cause analysis, and define long-term solutions. Collaboration is key you’ll work closely with designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and operators to manage projects from concept through to completion. You’ll also identify and implement safe, cost-effective containment measures and countermeasures for product safety issues, ensuring accurate reporting and timely resolution. We’ll look to you for: • Using your experience and knowledge of rail vehicles and engineering principles to manage Product Safety, Reliability, Compliance, Business objectives., • Strong reliability management skills to support the Project Reliability Board in implementing containment and countermeasures for key reliability failure modes., • Conducting incident root cause analysis and performance attribution in accordance with Railway Group Standards (e.g., The Rule Book)., • Identifying and implementing safe, cost-effective containment and countermeasures for product safety issues, tracking them from accurate reporting through to timely resolution., • Developing and delivering engineering changes to improve fleet and system reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and deliver customer variation solutions (including change management, planning, and opportunity management)., • Supporting the depot in resolving Engineering issues and making fitness-to-run decisions., • Planning and ensuring delivery readiness (including Bills of Materials, work instructions, and configuration) for scheduled maintenance activities as defined by the Vehicle Maintenance Schedule., • Leading improvement projects to reduce train maintenance and operational costs, while ensuring the specified fleet maintenance regime is certified, adhered to, and compliant with all relevant legislation. Associated limitations must be effectively managed through controls such as concessions., • Implementing customer variation orders, improving train presentation and customer ambience, and identifying and managing risks and opportunities to enhance safety, reliability, and profitability., • Supporting day-to-day depot operations teams in resolving fleet issues., • Please note: The successful candidate will occasionally be required to work at height and in enclosed spaces. All About You We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: • Degree level HNC/HND in an engineering related subject or equivalent Must have experience in rolling stock and have a rail background, • Experience in organisation and project planning/ management skills, governance, and execution., • Understanding of key engineering processes (ex: risk assessments, FMECA…) and standards., • Problem-solving abilities and practical experience of root cause analysis techniques Computer literate (MS Windows + Office, Microsoft Projects, Maximo, SAP) Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also: • Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines, • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues, • Contribute to innovative projects, • Utilise our agile working environment, • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries, • Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning, • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical), • Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays, • Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme, • A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

Regional Operations Manager: Driving Excellence in Rail! Are you ready to take on a leadership role that will challenge and elevate your expertise in the railway industry? This is your opportunity! We’re seeking an experienced professional to join our team as Regional Operations Manager, leading driver managers and drivers at our London Euston depot. In this pivotal role, you’ll champion the growth and development of your team, ensuring they have the skills and capabilities to deliver outstanding performance. You’ll set and monitor objectives aligned with our strategic goals, driving operational improvements across the region. What You’ll Be Doing: • Operational Risk Management: Proactively identify and address operational risks and opportunities. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver key projects and initiatives., • Incident Learning: Lead the implementation of actions from Incident Learning Reviews, ensuring lessons are embedded and applied., • Compliance & Standards: Maintain RM3 for Safety and Performance, implement Performance Improvement Management Systems (PIMS), and execute Network Performance Board strategies to achieve performance targets., • Training & Development: Design and deliver training plans for new routes, traction, signalling, and equipment to support upcoming timetables., • Collaboration: Work closely with Train Planning, Train Services, and Network Rail to ensure seamless operations., • Industrial Relations: Strengthen relationships with union representatives, develop strategies for effective industrial relations, and create a coordinated framework for local bargaining. What We’re Looking For: • Knowledge: Strong understanding of routes, infrastructure, and rolling stock operated by Avanti West Coast., • Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive, constructive relationships at all levels., • Leadership: Proven experience in leading teams and managing people and processes, ideally within an operational environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, have exceptional leadership skills, and share our passion for the railway industry, we’d love to hear from you! What’s in It for You: • Competitive salary, • Defined benefit salary pension, • Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you and your spouse/partner/dependents, • Privilege Travel Card (75% off other train operators for leisure travel), • 30 days holiday (increasing by 1 day per year up to 37 days, including bank holidays), • 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators Join us and help shape the future of rail travel! Be You. With Us. At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive. We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard. When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better. We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use. Our Avanti West Coast Values Passionate- We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together. Committed- We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry. Integrity- We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same. Ambitious- We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry. Authentic- We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity.

Siemens Plc is a global technology leader committed to shaping a sustainable future. For over 175 years, we have driven innovation in electrification, automation, and digitalisation. Our mission is to transform the everyday and improve lives worldwide. We have a new opening for an IP Counsel to join our team which is small, but growing, and this position is a key part of enabling that growth in our digital businesses. This could be anything from system-on-chip applications to modelling to EV charging to railway signalling. We are looking for someone who is looking to expand their experience and willing to engage directly with our fantastic and growing local client-base from across all Siemens Core in UK&I. We support qualification as, and further development for, Chartered Patent Attorneys and European Patent Attorneys and encourage broader legal training both in-house and externally. We have a growth culture here at Siemens and will actively support you in determining the direction you would like your career to go. Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants. See our flexibility culture here. The role may be 100% home-based or hybrid home/office, but you will be expected to travel to visit clients where needed. You’ll create impact by • Act as the primary contact for IP matters, providing expert advice across all levels of the business., • Draft and prosecute patent applications in-house, ensuring strong protection for Siemens innovations., • Support product development by mitigating third-party IP risks and defining IP strategies aligned with market goals., • Identify opportunities to protect innovation and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to secure strategic IP rights., • Engage with stakeholders to develop and manage IP portfolios, using IP as a tool for business growth., • Promote a culture of innovation by working closely with sales, engineering, and business development teams., • Advise on a range of IP topics, including patents, trade secrets, licensing, and copyright, across diverse digital technologies., • Join a global community of IP professionals and contribute to Siemens’ innovation leadership. What We’re Looking For: • Progressing toward qualification as a European Patent Attorney (and ideally UK Patent Attorney), with experience in software and digital innovations., • Skilled in drafting and prosecuting patent applications independently or under supervision., • Ability to communicate complex technical and legal topics clearly to diverse audiences., • Proven experience influencing cross-functional teams and advising stakeholders across technologies., • Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance, • Hybrid Working: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid working arrangements, • Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%. #LI-CW1 #CVL-PLC

S&T Rail Trainer and Assessor Signalling & Telecommunications Rail Trainer / Assessor Salary:Negotiable - Based on experience and qualifications We are looking for a candidate to cover; North of Birmingham part of the UK. We hire on a permanent, full -time, part-time or associate basis Due to exciting growth and further expansion of our nationwide training centres, Intertrain, part of City & Guilds Training, currently has vacancies for qualified S&T Trainers / Assessors and we are keen to hear from you! We are looking for professional, committed, and passionate individuals with solid occupational experience to join our team. Intertrain is the UKs largest commercial railway infrastructure training provider. As part of City & Guilds, a Royal Chartered Institute, and a registered charity we plough operational surplus into good causes. This is an exciting opportunity to integrate into City & Guilds, a world class organisation and support with our purpose to enable people and organisations to develop their skills for personal and economic growth . If you are interested in joining our expanding professional team, please apply today! Attributes we are looking for Level 3 training and development qualification or equivalent Full UK Driving License Previous experience as a Trainer/Assessor in the S&T (Signalling) discipline Team player, motivated and able to inspire the learner journey What we offer: Competitive salary- depending on skills and experience. Generous Annual Leave plusChristmas shutdown. Company vehicle including fuel cards and expenses. Access to initiative schemes Company bonus scheme, LFG reps,EDIworking groups. The City & GuildsAmpersand Awards, nudgefinancial support toolsand apps. We pride ourselves in developing our people with agreat workplace culturein afriendly and supportive workingenvironment. We support all our delivery staff throughour proven Skills Academycreating personal development plans and mappingcareer progressionthat allows everyone to develop in line with industry needs, with further opportunities in City & Guilds. Excellent work/life balanceeach trainer will cover a region in the UK within a commutable radius of their home, with a vastly reduced need to travel and stay away from home. Mental health and well-being supportvia free confidential advice and counselling services and access to free well-being apps Imagine Rewardsofferingdiscounts from supermarketsto discounted gym membership rates. NSAR GoldAccreditation andOfsted Good Extensive product portfolio and subcontracting network The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK. We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ