Job Description

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Location

Peterborough, GB#

Department Name

MA SM(S) Peterborough Direct (843611) G1#

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Brief Description

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About the role (External)

Operatives 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 operatives work outside in all conditions, at all times of the year, day, or night. You'll 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

The team depends on you. You're the one who shows up first and leaves last, who makes sure the van and equipment are checked and ready for every shift, and who drives the team from site to site. Every day you'll support your team in maintaining equipment and will provide lookout duties to keep the whole team safe.

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 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. Today's operatives are tomorrow's technicians and team leaders, and we offer a clear career path for you.

Your skills matter

Our operatives play a key role in our maintenance teams. You don't necessarily need rail experience, but you do need to show how your transferable skills meet the following:

Team-working

Our maintenance teams depend on each other and you'll be able to work closely with the team to deliver safe and efficient work delivery.

Communication

You'll have good communication skills so you can work safely and effectively.

Proactive planning Being

punctual, having the van and equipment ready and anticipating the needs of the team are essential to keeping our passengers and freight moving.

Working under pressure Working

outdoors in all conditions, and with trains passing close by means you'll need to remain calm under pressure.

Following rules and instructions

It is important that you understand and respect the rules, but also feel confident to challenge if you see a situation is unsafe.

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.

It matters that this is the right role for you

Here's some additional information which might help you.

Shifts

Operative roles involve a changing shift pattern including days, nights, and weekends.

Outdoor working

- Our operatives 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. This will include a hearing and eyesight examination.

Driving

- As an operative 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. #

How to apply (External)

Salary

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37,073 per annum

Closing date

: 15th October 2025 - Late applications will not be accepted.



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