Who We Are
We are Central route. We are the Heart of Britain’s Railway. More than a million people rely on us every week, and we help transport nearly a million tonnes of freight every month. But we are more than just tracks and trains, we are a catalyst for jobs and opportunities, a connection to leisure and time with family and friends, and a foundation for communities and neighbourhoods.
We are a key part of the national network, with Birmingham New Street — the busiest station outside of London and the hub of the railway — connecting England, Scotland and Wales, with hundreds of services arriving and leaving every day.
About the Role
Do you hold — or are you working towards — an IRSE licence?
Do you enjoy hands‑on problem‑solving and tackling complex electrical and technical challenges?
Are you motivated by knowing your leadership directly helps keep passengers moving safely every day?
Signalling & Telecoms is a dynamic and safety‑critical discipline that blends electrical and mechanical engineering with real‑world problem solving. No two days are the same. From using specialist electronic testing equipment and measuring critical electrical parameters, to working with mechanical systems that control train movements, you’ll be part of a role that is technically challenging, varied and deeply rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll lead and work alongside a skilled team responsible for inspecting, maintaining and repairing a wide range of essential railway assets, including signalling control systems, mechanical signalling equipment, track circuits, axle counters, point machines, power supplies, transformers, rectifiers, battery chargers and telecoms infrastructure. Everything you and your team work on plays a vital role in keeping the railway safe, reliable and moving. As a Team Leader, you’ll be trusted to direct, organise and motivate a high‑performing team, while working closely with management and collaborating with other departments and external partners. You’ll remain hands‑on throughout inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal activities, setting the standard through your technical expertise and leadership.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of arranging and implementing safe systems of work.
- Experience of organising and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work.
- Able to demonstrate, promote and embed safe working behaviours within the team.
- Able to lead, motivate and direct a team.
- Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Knowledge and experience of signalling inspection, faulting, maintenance and renewal techniques.
- Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions.
- Hold and retain competencies relevant to this post, required by business need. Please note you must be working towards or hold an IRSE licence.
- Ideally hold (or be working towards) an NVQ level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or have attained the appropriate level of knowledge gained through equivalent relevant experience.
- Able and willing to drive vehicles as required by business need.
Other Requirements
This role involves days, nights and weekend working. It is a safety‑critical role so is subject to drug and alcohol testing and passing the relevant medical assessment.
To qualify, you must live within a 60‑minute radius of the location stated in this advert and hold a full driving licence, which is essential for this role.
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of a range of pre‑employment checks.
Salary
£56,777
Closing Date
10th July 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
EEO Statement
We’re 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.
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