Shift Signaller Manager

Shift Signaller Manager – Didcot Thames Valley Signalling Centre

Location

Didcot, GB

Department Name

Wales & Western Region

About Network Rail

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!

About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We’re also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

Manage the operation of the Signalling Centre and Signalling Staff 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.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

1. Direct and co-ordinate the activities of signallers within theSignalling Centre, to manage the safe & efficient operation of theSignalling equipment under their control.
2. Oversee that Network Rail train Regulation policies are adhered to,guiding or directing signalling staff on train regulation as required.
3. Advise and update Network Rail personnel, customers and contractors onrelevant operating & train service information, to facilitate a highstandard of train performance.
4. Establish that appropriate procedures are applied prior to, during &after engineering work by signallers and Network Rail personnel and contractorsto provide the safe and correct operation of trains, engineering functions andprotection arrangements of engineering works.
5. Maintain a log of incidents and unusual occurrences. Carryout investigations into operational incidents, interviewing Signallers involvedin incidents and obtaining written reports where necessary. Providewritten reports into incidents and investigatory interviews as required.
6. Administer for signallers effective team and safety briefings. LocalOperations Manager with signaller development, discipline, Managing for healthand Poor Performance
7. Arrange short notice cover for sickness, absence, etc, at designatedlocations when no clerical support is available, ensuring compliance withNetwork Rail guidelines.
8. Respond to mishaps, carry out emergency procedures and alert theappropriate agencies. Deploy designated staff in exceptional situations tooptimise safety & efficiency.
9. Instigate requests for and facilitate the post incident alcohol and drugscreening process. Oversee that safety standards are maintainedthrough checks laid down in the Network Rail Safety and Procedures Manual asdelegated by the Local Operations Manager.
10. Assess signallers using the Signallers achievement record work books,completing the appropriate sections and taking necessary actions as required ifshortfalls in Signalling standards are identified during assessment ofsignallers.
11. Operate and assist on Signalling Panels or Signal Boxes as required andwhere competent to do so.
12. Maintain the Signalling Centre security and act as Fire Warden for theSignalling Centre.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

Educatedto average standard & able to communicate clearly, written & oral

Ableto react to emergency situations safely and effectively

Qualifiedto the relevant Signallers assessment level

Professionalapproach, focused on Safety, Business and Performance improvement

Effectiveinterpersonal and communication skills

Flexibleand willing to undertake a variety of tasks at a range of locations

Previoussignalling experience

Desirable

Previoussignalling experience

I.T.skills

FullUK driving licence

Formalmanagement qualification e.g. HND Management Studies

Formalsafety qualification e.g. NEBOSH Certificate or Audit qualification

Salary:
Closing date: 8th November 2023 – Late applications will not be accepted.

Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner

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Shift Signaller Manager – Didcot Thames Valley Signalling Centre

Location

Didcot, GB

Department Name

Wales & Western Region

About Network Rail

Our passengers and freight users are at the heart of everything we do. We help connect people to their friends and families and get goods to their destination safely and efficiently. We’re an organisation where people matter. Watch our video to find out more!
We’re continuing to build a diverse organisation which is representative of the people we serve. We want to harness the skills and expertise of our people and attract the best talent, to enable a safe and accessible railway for everyone. To learn why inclusion is important to us, please click here.
About our people and the recruitment process – We’re an inclusive employer of choice and we welcome applications from everyone!
We encourage our colleagues to work flexibly, as we know traditional working patterns don’t always fit. If you want to consider working flexibly, just let us know and we’ll do our best to help and invest in your career with us, whilst you have a healthy work life balance.

We’re also a Disability Confident Leader employer and we’ll try our best to adapt the process and offer a reasonable alternative to help support people with disabilities access, apply and interview for roles.

Brief Description

Manage the operation of the Signalling Centre and Signalling Staff 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.

About the role (External)

Key Accountabilities:

1. Direct and co-ordinate the activities of signallers within theSignalling Centre, to manage the safe & efficient operation of theSignalling equipment under their control.
2. Oversee that Network Rail train Regulation policies are adhered to,guiding or directing signalling staff on train regulation as required.
3. Advise and update Network Rail personnel, customers and contractors onrelevant operating & train service information, to facilitate a highstandard of train performance.
4. Establish that appropriate procedures are applied prior to, during &after engineering work by signallers and Network Rail personnel and contractorsto provide the safe and correct operation of trains, engineering functions andprotection arrangements of engineering works.
5. Maintain a log of incidents and unusual occurrences. Carryout investigations into operational incidents, interviewing Signallers involvedin incidents and obtaining written reports where necessary. Providewritten reports into incidents and investigatory interviews as required.
6. Administer for signallers effective team and safety briefings. LocalOperations Manager with signaller development, discipline, Managing for healthand Poor Performance
7. Arrange short notice cover for sickness, absence, etc, at designatedlocations when no clerical support is available, ensuring compliance withNetwork Rail guidelines.
8. Respond to mishaps, carry out emergency procedures and alert theappropriate agencies. Deploy designated staff in exceptional situations tooptimise safety & efficiency.
9. Instigate requests for and facilitate the post incident alcohol and drugscreening process. Oversee that safety standards are maintainedthrough checks laid down in the Network Rail Safety and Procedures Manual asdelegated by the Local Operations Manager.
10. Assess signallers using the Signallers achievement record work books,completing the appropriate sections and taking necessary actions as required ifshortfalls in Signalling standards are identified during assessment ofsignallers.
11. Operate and assist on Signalling Panels or Signal Boxes as required andwhere competent to do so.
12. Maintain the Signalling Centre security and act as Fire Warden for theSignalling Centre.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

Essential

Educatedto average standard & able to communicate clearly, written & oral

Ableto react to emergency situations safely and effectively

Qualifiedto the relevant Signallers assessment level

Professionalapproach, focused on Safety, Business and Performance improvement

Effectiveinterpersonal and communication skills

Flexibleand willing to undertake a variety of tasks at a range of locations

Previoussignalling experience

Desirable

Previoussignalling experience

I.T.skills

FullUK driving licence

Formalmanagement qualification e.g. HND Management Studies

Formalsafety qualification e.g. NEBOSH Certificate or Audit qualification

How to apply (External)

Salary:
Closing date: 8th November 2023 – Late applications will not be accepted.
Click apply now to apply.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All prospective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you’re unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.
Network Rail Benefits – To find out about what benefits we offer, click here
All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information
We positively embrace flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.
In Wales and Western region, you will have the opportunity to join PROUD, our reward and recognition scheme where you can say thanks and recognise colleagues across the region who have demonstrated outstanding values and behaviours.

At Network Rail we promote a diverse and inclusive organisation. We are working in conjunction with the Cultural Fusion team to support black, Asian and minority ethnic colleagues. If you would like support with your application or interview please contact Wales&WesternCulturalFusion@networkrail.co.uk or visit the connect page: Wales and Western Cultural Fusion (sharepoint.com). For all other support please contact your HR Business Partner

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