Signal and Platform Screendoor, Assistant Engineer (TEL)

Job Purpose As an Assistant Engineer working on the live railway, you will play an important role in ensuring your teams’ safety while carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance activities at trackside or onboard a train. Responsibilities You will be responsible for maintaining the equipment that moves the trains safely in a highly complex and fast-moving environment. You will be maintaining various signalling assets such as Signals, Points and Track Circuits and their controlling systems. You will be responding to failures which may require working with other departments to rectify. You will be using diagrams, tools and electrical equipment to assist in faulting and maintenance duties as well as following standards and company policies. As you will be required to work in small close-knit teams, your ability to work with others is a key asset. In a technically demanding role, you are expected to have close attention to details, be able to problem solve and work in a safety conscious way. Qualifications & Work Experience Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with at least 3 years relevant working experience. Previous Railway System or related qualifications and/or working experience would be advantageous. Skills Experience of organizing and controlling the safe and efficient delivery of work. Excellent communication skills, both in person and in writing. Knowledge of discipline-specific maintenance, inspection, faulting and renewal techniques. Knowledge of relevant standards, procedures and instructions. Ability to work under pressure.