Telecoms & Signalling Control System Engineers – Ashford Kent IECC x 2

Telecoms & Signalling Control System Engineers – Ashford Kent IECC x 2

Location

Ashford, GB

Department Name

Network Rail High SpeedAbout Network Rail

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Who we are

Network Rail High Speed Ltd. (NRHS) is responsible for operating and maintaining the UK’s only international high-speed railway, High Speed (HS1).

The 109km HS1 infrastructure consists of a diverse range of railway assets such as the track, signalling, overhead line, lineside buildings, depots, viaducts and long tunnels. NRHS is also responsible for operating and maintaining three international stations; St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, NRHS is privately financed under an agreement with our client ‘HS1 Ltd’, undertaking a diverse range of activities from railway infrastructure maintenance and operations – through to station facilities management and retail on behalf of our client. 

Our Vision: For everyone to love High Speed rail!

https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/our-routes/network-rail-high-speed/

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. When you’re part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Watch our video to find out more!

Brief Description

The role

We have exciting opportunities within Network Rail High Speed for Telecoms & Signalling Control System Engineers.

The Telecoms and Signalling Control Systems (TCS) team members are highly skilled system specialists which make them a vital team in maintaining a safe and reliable railway. The team fix and maintain all the Operational Telecom & Signalling Control Systems on NRHS. They are a fundamental team of system engineers available 24/7 to respond to service effecting faults and ensuring that we can run and maintain a safe, reliable railway.

The TCS team fix and maintain the following systems: VCS, EMMIS, RCCS, ITCS, DTN, LAN, GSM-R, Fibre network (FON) , SCADA, RF propagation, LME ,VTS.

The TCS team are responsible for maintaining various equipment including PLC’s, switches, and SCADA monitoring equipment,

Some key accountabilities are as follows:

• Assist with investigations into safety related failures by supporting the Signalling & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer (High Speed) and the Assistant Signalling & Telecoms Maintenance Engineer (High Speed).
• Support investigations into asset safety related failures.
• Review allocated system fault files to ensure data is completed and review actions are closed.
• Sign off fault and audit files at an agreed level.
• Review system failures checking that they are reported, classified, and recorded in accordance with Network Rail High Speed Standards.
• Undertake audit of data entry for maintenance and faulting activities. Make recommendations to address anomalies.
• Support the Control & Systems Maintenance, Telecoms Maintenance and Section Managers in demonstrating that wrong side failures are investigated thoroughly and that the required records are maintained.
• Undertake site inspections as directed.
• Assist in monitoring asset performance and reliability.
• Collate Key Performance Measure information and provide management reports as required.
• Carry out Control & Systems maintenance as defined by Network Rail High Speed standards and in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Assist in the development and delivery of system improvements and assist with the delivery of key projects.
• Assist in the development of others and your own skill base and competence to improve system performance and reliability.

These are permanent positions and a great way to join and be a part of Network Rail High Speed – so come and be part of a truly unique business that brings the UK closer to Europe.

We’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the passengers we serve. To achieve this, we’re committed to becoming an open, diverse, and inclusive workplace, leveraging the skills and expertise of our talented workforce. Together, we strive to create a safe and accessible railway for everyone.

Discover more about the importance of Diversity and Inclusion at Network Rail by clicking here.

Investing in our people is key to enhancing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our railway system. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact, then this opportunity is for you! 

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.

About the role (External)

The person

So, who are we looking for? If you can answer ‘yes’ to the following questions, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Do you have:

• At least 2 years experience of working in a technical environment and performing fault finding?
• Experience in signalling systems? (Desirable not essential)
• Experience in maintenance management, processes and techniques?
• Knowledge of safety and compliance management processes?
• A detailed knowledge of relevant standards and procedures?
• Knowledge of operational railway environment?
• Failure/incident management and rectification techniques?
• Knowledge of other functional disciplines?
• Good interpersonal, influencing, communication and organisation skills?
• HNC/HND qualification in relevant subject or relevant?

Although it isn’t essential, it would be helpful if you were an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and held a membership of a professional body – and if you also have project management experience (or a qualification) – even better!

How to apply (External)

The important stuff

The role is based at Ashford, however frequent travel to our other office and site locations along the High Speed line is expected.

What can we offer you in return?

We follow a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range:

Maintenance Manager Level 7 – Starting from : £55,000 (plus South East Allowance £955 plus other benefits and role associated allowances

In addition, we can offer you a rewarding career with excellent benefits, including: 

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Bonus scheme
• Excellent choice of pension schemes
• 75% subsidy on rail season tickets (including London underground)
• 75% off leisure rail travel for you and your family
• ‘my benefits’ – our discounted online shopping site
• Training, development and employee assistance programme available
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our armed forces community
• 5 days paid volunteering leave

Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here

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Employee Referral Form

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We want our employees to reflect the diverse communities that we serve. We welcome different and fresh ways of thinking and encourage a culture where people feel empowered to act and we would consider flexible working.

Closing date and application process

The closing date will be 24th July 2024.. Late applications will not be accepted. Network Rail High Speed retains the right to close the advert early depending on application volume. This role is also advertised externally,

We are looking to invite candidates to an assessment day around the2nd week in August and if successful an interview the following week

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

You can visit Evenbreaks 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.

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

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