Railway signallers operate the signals and points on rail tracks to keep trains running safely and on time.
£20,000 Starter
to£32,000 Experienced
44 to 46 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include the Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Rail Services.
You would usually need to be working in the rail industry or be on a relevant placement to be able to complete this course.You'll usually need:
You can complete a rail infrastructure operator or rail engineering operative intermediate apprenticeship.
You can also do a rail engineering technician advanced apprenticeship.
You'll usually need:
It may be possible to apply directly to Network Rail, who operate the rail system. You'll need a good general standard of education, including English and maths GCSEs.
You'll go through initial checks before being invited to an assessment day and interview.
Non-technical skills are very important in this job, like safety awareness, staying calm under pressure and being able to deal with large amounts of information. These qualities will be tested during the assessment.
You can join the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers for professional development.
You can find out more about becoming a railway signaller from the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers and Network Rail.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
Your day-to-day duties may include:
You could work in a control room.
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