Signalling technician | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Signalling technicians maintain and repair rail telecommunications equipment and signalling systems.

  • 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
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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:

  • 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
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    36,008 GBP *
    per year
    14,000 GBP
    40,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Signalling technician
    • 36,140 GBP
    Average salary for full-time Signalling technician

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    Salary over time for Signalling technician

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    Future outlook for Signalling technicians

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    6 000+ jobs available
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    -3% yearly wage growth (on average)
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    57% chance of automation in the future

    Signalling technician - Your future job?


    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Signalling technician and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 87% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 7% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 6% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    You may be able to apply directly to rail engineering companies if you've got experience and qualifications in electrical or electronic engineering from another industry, or from the armed forces.


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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Signalling technician.
    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.

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