- Signal locomotive engineers to start or stop trains when coupling or uncoupling cars, using hand signals, lanterns, or radio communication.
- Pull or push track switches to reroute cars.
- Observe signals from other crew members so that work activities can be coordinated.
- Inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and handbrakes to ensure that they are
Signalling technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Signalling technicians maintain and repair rail telecommunications equipment and signalling systems.
Signalling technicians typically work around 41 to 43 hours per week.
As a Signalling technician you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 36,008 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Signalling technician
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36,140 GBP
Average salary for full-time Signalling technician
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36,008 GBP
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36,140 GBP
Salary over time for Signalling 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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-3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Things to highlight for your Signalling technician interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
