Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Signaller to join our Rail in Treforest.

A Signaller plays an important part in managing the operation of the Signalling workstation on a shift basis, maintaining that all operating standards and procedures are adhered too. Manage the operation of train services to deliver the highest standards of safety and train performance

The standard hours of work are 35 hours per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Manage the safe & efficient operation of the Signalling equipment under their control.
• Adhere to the Rule book, procedures, Instructions & Train Regulation policies ensuring correct train signalling and regulation as required.
• Advise and update Rail personnel, customers and contractors on relevant operating & train service information, to facilitate a high standard of train performance.
• Ensure appropriate procedures are applied prior to, during and after engineering work by personnel and contractors to provide the safe and correct operation of trains, engineering functions and protection arrangements of engineering works.
• Maintain a log of incidents and unusual occurrences. Provide written reports into incidents and investigatory interviews as required.
• Arrange short notice cover for sickness, absence, etc, when no clerical support is available, ensuring compliance with AIW guidelines.
• Respond to mishaps, carry out emergency procedures and alert the appropriate agencies. Direct designated staff in exceptional situations to optimise safety and efficiency.
• Oversee that safety standards are maintained.
• Partake in Signallers assessment process and provide evidence for the Signallers achievement record work-books, completing the appropriate sections and taking necessary actions as required.
• Maintain the Signalling Centre security.

What makes this role unique is

You’ll have Sole/dual responsibility for provision of managing efficient operation of the Signalling equipment under their control. Managing train movements and train timetables with ability to stop trains running circa 500 + trains per day.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Able to react to emergency situations safely and effectively.
• Qualified to the relevant Signallers assessment level.
• Professional approach, focused on Safety, Business and Performance improvement.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous signalling experience.
• Using a variety of I.T. systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and liaise with relevant stakeholders.
• A high degree of flexibility is required to meet changing demands.
• Able to work effectively to make decisions on own initiative in a challenging environment.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including cycle2work scheme

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at Charlotte.Mcevoy@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!