Technician Signalling Maintenance - Westbury PSB X2 Roles available Location Westbury, GB About Network Rail At Network Rail, we're part of a large family serving millions of passengers and freight users throughout the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we enhance, maintain and operate our network.Now is a fantastic time to join our team in the Wales and Western region as we finalize the reforms to our maintenance organization which will deliver:A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees - quicker fault fixes by more agile multi-disciplined response teams.Individual rostering - enabling us to send the right number of people to fix a fault.Multi-skilling - investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so they are better equipped to fix the most common faults themselves.Accelerated and improved technology deployment - we have a raft of labour and life-saving technology ready to be rolled out.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 organization where people matter. When you're part of our team, you matter to us and you matter to millions. Brief Description You'll help keep our nation moving every single day. This is 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 transferable 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. About the role (External) Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the team's operatives, and can specialise in a range of disciplines, but 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 will be a natural team player, and 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. Minimum Requirements You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable 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.Willingness to learn - You'll consistently develop your skills and competencies relevant to your discipline.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. Additional Information Here's some additional information which might help you:Shifts - Technician roles involve 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 and 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.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 skills and non-technical skills. Today's technicians are tomorrow's technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you. How to apply (External) 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.The assessment process will consist of a competency and technical interview.Click 'apply now' to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.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.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.All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. 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.