Transport, Delivery and Logistics - Railway Signaller
Transport, Delivery and Logistics - Railway Signaller
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Railway signallers operate the signals and points on rail tracks to keep trains running safely and on time.
- Check incident reports at the start of your shift
- Monitor train movements on computer systems
- Operate controls in a manual signal box or electronic control centre
- Speak to drivers for updates, contact maintenance teams to report signal problems and write incident reports
- Do training for track regulations and new technology
As a Railway Signaller, you could work in a control room or at a train station.
Railway Signallers tend to work between 42 to 46 hours a week. You could work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on shifts.
Starting: 拢29,000
Experienced: 拢55,000
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you'll need in this job, for example the Level 2 Certificate in Rail Engineering. Some colleges organise work placements with rail engineering companies as part of the course, so speak with them to get more details.
You could do a:
- Rail Engineering Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Rail Infrastructure Operator Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
- Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
You can apply directly to become a railway signaller with Network Rail, who operate the rail system. You'll need a good general standard of education, including English and maths GCSEs. You do not need any specific experience to become a railway signaller.