- Confer with conductors and other workers via radiotelephones or computers to exchange switching information.
- Signal crew members for movement of engines or trains, using lanterns, hand signals, radios, or telephones.
- Observe and respond to wayside and cab signals, including color light signals, position signals, torpedoes, flags, and hot box
Rail engineering technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Rail engineering technicians install and service mechanical and electrical systems on trains.
Rail engineering technicians typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.
As a Rail engineering technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
| Average salary |
| 36,008 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Rail engineering technician
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36,140 GBP
Average salary for full-time Rail engineering technician
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36,008 GBP
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Salary over time for Rail engineering technician
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36,203 GBP
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35,029 GBP
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32,322 GBP
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28,063 GBP
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32,098 GBP
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34,320 GBP
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36,008 GBP
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36,536 GBP
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28,931 GBP
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Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
