Technician - [Signalling Maintenance] - West Ealing Depot

About Network Rail

At Network Rail, we are part of a large family that serves millions of passengers and freight users across the UK every day. Our service impacts millions of people and we strive to become more efficient as we improve, maintain and operate our network. Now is a great time to join our team in the Wales and West Wales region as we complete the reforms to our maintenance organisation which will deliver: A safer and more reliable and punctual service for passengers and employees more agile multidisciplinary response teams resolving faults faster. Individual roster allows us to send the correct number or people to fix a fault. Multi-skilling investing in the knowledge and skills of our people so that they are better placed to fix the most common shortcomings themselves. Accelerating and improving the use of technology we have a wealth of labour and lifesaving technology ready to deliver. Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. Were 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!

About our people and the recruitment process – Were an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone! We look for opportunities to offer great opportunities to learn and grow through personal and professional development. And, if you make the grade then you can look forward to a rewarding and fulfilling career with a company that joined the top 50 in the Glassdoor\\\’s 2021 Best Places to Work.

We want to help deliver a railway which is safe, reliable, affordable and that provides great customer service to everyone. For more information about Network Rail click here.

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 youll 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 youve even considered a career in rail. Were 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.

Please Note: There may be a requirement to work on call in this role if you opt to take the standard maintenance contract

About the role (External)

Our technicians provide the essential link between the team leader and the teams operatives, and can specialise in a range of disciplines, but for this role youll become a specialist in: Signalling & Telecoms. Youll be working with equipment including signals that control when trains can run, level crossings, and points systems. With your willingness to learn, youll 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 youll often be working next to moving trains travelling at highspeed.

You matter to your team

You will be a natural team player, youll also be able to lead the team when asked by the team leader. Youll use your skills to deliver work safely and will check the team has the right competencies to meet our strict safety standards. Youll 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.

Todays technicians can go onto become tomorrows team leaders

Your skills matter

Our technicians play a vital role in our maintenance teams. You dont 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 out 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

Heres 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 youll 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. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.
• Driving – As a technician youll also need a driving licence (category B) so you can drive Network Rail vehicles.
• Commute times – Youll also need to be within a 60-minute commute of the location that youre applying for.

You matter to us

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. If youre joining us from another industry, the structured training will give you the skills and confidence to move into a rewarding career in rail. Todays technicians are tomorrows technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.

As a Network Rail employee, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits!

• 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.
• 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.
• Effectively manage work-life balance with a 35hrs per week contract, with hybrid working, flexible working, and family friendly support.
• 5 days paid volunteering leave.
• 2 weeks paid reserve leave for the Armed Forces community.
• In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

How to apply (External)

Salary: 43,997 Some on call may be required at times.

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

Closing date: 17th February 2026.

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.

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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.

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. Click here for more information.

Diversity and inclusion are more than just buzz words for us. Were 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 were working closely with our regional diversity and inclusion networks to make sure we support these groups as best as we can.

Network Rail is a Disability Confident Leaderand well 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 Evenbreaks Career Hivefor advice on accessibility support if youre unsure of the options available.Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, pleaseadd a note to your application.

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.