Location Perth, GB Department Name EW Engineering Delivery - Mechanical Electrical Locking Fitters South (920025) G1 About Network Rail Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more. We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process. If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you! Brief Description Lockingfitters Locking fitter teams operate nationally to undertake themaintenance and renewals of mechanical and electrical signal points andmechanisms, often these are in remote locations, and difficult to access. About The Role (External) For a Locking Fitter Grade 3 As a Mechanical & Electrical Locking fitter you’ll be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the mechanical signalling system and interlocking within the Network Rail Infrastructure. In joining our Locking Team you'll be part of adedicated and skilled team who utilise traditional engineering skills to helpmaintain a safe, reliable mechanical signalling system. We need our Locking Team to: Work safely at all times, ensuring that work carried out by the team is undertaken safely, expertly and in line with the relevant NR standards. Carryout Signalling & Track maintenance work according to correct specificationand as instructed Undertake rapid response and on-call duties when rostered to do so. Ensure the safe keeping and correct use of tools and equipment. Have excellent engineering manual dexterity alongside excellent fault-finding skills About The Role (Internal) Essential requirements: Do you have? A good understanding and knowledge of working within locking fitting, signalling or similar engineering equipment or experience working in a maintenance environment Excellent manual dexterity skills Strong numeracy and literacy skills The ability to communicate effectively A full UK driving licence Are you? Able and willing to work shifts Ideally a Personal Track Safety (PTS) card holder Able to work well in a team environment where safety is paramount Ideally able to show previous experience supervising teams How To Apply (External) Salary: IMC 33 – B £34,128 Location: Perth Offices (Scotland) Closing date: 21 st January. On occasions, we may need to close the advert early based upon application volumes. Late applications may not be accepted. Next Steps: Interviews will be held W/C 26 th January, depending on business requirements. Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our Safety Vision All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information Personal Track Safety Competence This role is safety critical and will require a medical and/or Personal Track Safety Competence. Personal Track Safety (PTS) is a set of safety regulations and procedures that individuals must adhere to when working on or near the tracks of the UK rail network. Drugs and Alcohol Standard: For some of our roles all prospective external candidates offered a conditional role 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.