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We are currently seeking an S&T Signalling Maintenance Tester for a long term contract role based in Wilshere. The role would be wokring on a on permanent nights - Mon to Thur and OT at weekends. This job involves providing essential maintenance cover, ensuring the continued safe and efficient operation of the railway signalling systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake maintenance testing of signalling equipment after removal and replacement of components within previously working and commissioned signalling systems. Includes removal, refitting and testing to relevant standards from a mechanical and electrical perspective. The mechanical aspect will include Axle Counters, Points and Interlockings. The electrical aspect would include re-wiring Track Circuits, Signals, Cables and Power/ Earth supplies.
- SMTHs are in charge of performing signalling duties, such as disconnections & reconnections, maintenance, fault finding, and minor renewals.
- SMTH's when supporting will be operating on plant such as Rail Drills to create holes for caballing in which they will assist with the installation of re-wiring into power supplies.
- SMTHs site preparation means they must have an accurate test plan and will be responsible for site preparation - they would section off areas of the site that they and others are working on including removal of unwanted structures and debris.
- SMTHs will be responsible/ delegating other members of the maintenance team for transporting materials and tools to and from work sites such as drop shunts, Fluke meters and Tubular Stretcher Bar Kits.
Job Requirements:
- Experience in signalling maintenance testing (SMTH)
- Thorough understanding of railway signalling systems and maintenance procedures
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to maintaining high safety standards
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- IRSE license.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work on a critical and impactful project within the rail industry
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Engage with a leading company in the rail sector
If you have the skills and experience in signalling maintenance testing (SMTH) and are keen to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of the rail network, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our growing team of S&T staff.
