Telecommunications & Signalling Technician

Job Title: Infrastructure Signalling & Telecommunications (S&T) TechnicianLocation:Wednesbury, West MidlandsSalary: £42,887.52 per annumHours: Monday to Thursday 07.00am until 15.00pm Friday 07.00am until 14.00pmRole Purpose:* Support the mission to provide a safe, secure, reliable, and sustainable tramway.* Efficiently undertake tasks within the Signalling and Telecommunications Infrastructure team, ensuring maintenance and repair activities are performed safely and effectively, with all assets maintained in accordance with required standards.Role Responsibilities:* Ensure inspection, maintenance, and repair tasks are completed timely and in compliance with the planned maintenance schedule.* Adhere to correct procedures for all work tasks.* Always maintain a safe and professional approach.* Report all work activities and faults to the S&T Team Leader.* Complete all relevant documentation promptly and update the Asset Management Information System as required. * Conduct maintenance and repairs on signalling and telecommunications equipment. * Oversee contractors performing planned works on signalling and telecommunications equipment. * Assist in testing and commissioning new systems.* Perform switching of electrical substations. * Support other disciplines within the infrastructure department as needed.* Demonstrate flexibility to respond to emergency situations and unplanned repairs outside of normal working hours.* Participate in on-call duties. * Undertake other duties as reasonably required by management.* Engage in succession management activities related to the Team Leader role as required.* Work night shifts to perform maintenance and repair work as reasonably required by management.Education:* GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science at Grade C/4 or above.* Recognised Electrical Qualification at Level 3 or above.* IOSH certification.* Management and Leadership qualification to a minimum of ILM Level 2 or equivalent.* Ability to interrogate and program parameters into industrial-based safety-critical signalling software.* Competence in fibre and data maintenance, repair, and installation, including all associated converters and systems.Qualifications:* Recognised Electrical Qualification at Level 3 or above.* Experience in the use of computer-based diagnostic equipment. * Demonstrable computer literacy and writing skills. * Ability to read and understand electrical schematics. Experience:* 6+ years in rail or similar electrical maintenance environments. * Strong knowledge of signalling and communication systems. * Ability to read and understand electrical schematics. Additional Information:* Flexibility to respond to emergency situations and unplanned repairs outside of normal working hours. * Participation in on-call duties. * Night shift work may be required to perform maintenance and repair work.