Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer

Assistant Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer

Location

Bristol, GB

Department Name

Wales & Western RegionAbout Network Rail

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• Privileged staff travel – Leisure travel discount of 75% on all leisure travel and includes family members.
• A subsidy of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets if you travel to work on the train.
• GWR ticket alliance – Heavily discounted all day passes for you and up to 3 friends and family to use across the GWR network.
• Benefits package including healthcare offers, a cycle to work scheme, discounted healthcare club membership, and a discounted offers and benefits including childcare, healthcare and online shopping site.
• A range of Pension schemes to choose from
• Effectively manage work-life balance with a scheduled 35hrs per week contract. You may be required to work additional hours in some weeks which are deemed necessary to properly execute the requirements of the position, but not normally more than 48 hours.
• Hybrid working may be available on request.
• The role offers flexible leave and enhanced family friendly support.
• 5 days paid volunteering leave.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.

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Brief Description

Working in the Western Central DU area (Bristol / Gloucester / Swindon / Didcot) for both Signals & Telecoms Maintenance Engineers provide production, performance, assurance, technical, analytical, and data quality support to the Maintenance Engineering team. 

Assist the Signal & Telecoms Maintenance Engineers in the delivery of duties as required contributing to a high performing team in fast paced working environment where safety and performance go hand in hand.

The role requires a commitment to being on call for the Bristol & Gloucester areas and a commitment to working some unsocial hours including weekend working (night and days) and midweek night working. Unsociable hours (IUP) are paid as an enhancement depending on the level of commitment as is on call (Operational allowance) depending on the level of commitment.

About the role (External)

Your Main Responsibilities will be to:

1. Manage and direct the Technical Support team and Control Centre Technicians to achieve business and functional objectives and meet key performance measures.

2. Manage development of individuals and the engagement of the team. 

3. Manage the arrangements for staff safety and competence.

4. Monitor asset performance, reliability, productivity and efficiency.

5. Provide technical guidance and support.

6. Undertake survey and design work.

7. Manage the assurance and non compliance process within the delivery unit.

8. Undertake technical inspections and investigations.

9. Provide local requirements to arrange track monitoring trains and receive outputs.

10. Maintain the accuracy of systems, databases and records.

11. Review and approve method statements and/or plans for design and/or work activities as required.

12. Undertake an agreed programme of staff surveillance, work quality and asset condition checks.

You will ideally have

Essential

• Relevant technical competence
• Knowledge of maintenance delivery processes and techniques
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes
• Knowledge of operational railway environment
• Detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures
• Design knowledge and experience
• Failure/incident management and rectification techniques
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines
• IRSE Licence holder (Signalling only)
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

What could set you apart

Desirable 

• Knowledge of coaching techniques

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide.

How to apply (External)

Salary: This role is a Band 4C Role– £43,588- £49,037 per annum.

Closing date: 4th December 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

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.

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We are an equal opportunity emloyer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Click here for more information.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. We’re constantly striving to make sure we provide a welcoming and safe environment for everyone. We recognise that certain groups are under-represented within our team and we’re working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&[email protected] or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner.

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Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard has changed. 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.

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