Technical Officer - Signals (Nights)

Job title: Technical Officer - Signals (Nights)
Reference: 3344
Grade: SE12
Salary: £88,452pa plus Excellent Benefits Package
Location: Various Locations including, but not limited to, Stratford, Finchley, Acton Town, Lambeth, Baker Street, Earls Court, Barking, Leyton, Ruislip, Arnos Grove
Contract details: Permanent   
Contract Type: London Underground

Application closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 @ 23:59 

Overview of role

We have a great opportunity for a Technical Officer to work for Asset Performance & Delivery (APD), within the Signal Maintenance Team. 

You will deliver maintenance and installation activities and directions for all field based London Underground Signalling equipment and systems.

Key Accountabilities

• To provide both maintenance and faulting support for all field-based Signalling equipment and systems.
  • Supervise staff
  • Carry out planned maintenance
  • Carry out corrective maintenance
  • Carry out fault finding
  • Carry out signal installation activities
  • Investigate signal irregularities
  • Tidy work site and complete hand back to operations
• To ensure the safety and integrity of all signalling assets worked on
• To ensure all appropriate documentation for work undertaken is completed and returned to appropriate person(s)
• To ensure compliance with the AWC system
• To hold and maintain once held all appropriate licenses – IRSE 1.4.230 /1.4.160 /1.3.170.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience 

Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and written (Essential)
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a safety critical and challenging environment (Essential)
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills (Essential)
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously or as part of a team (Essential)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure (Essential)  

Knowledge

• Hold valid Entry Permit (Essential)
• Hold Relevant Track licences (Essential)
• Hold relevant Safety Critical licences: PWT – EH (Essential)
• Hold relevant IRSE licences – 1.4.230 / 1.4.160 / 1.3.170 IRSE licence (Essential)
• Approved receiver of AWC’s for 1.4.230 / 1.4.160 / 1.3.170 (Essential)
• Have successfully passed Tech 2S / Controlled/Advanced Signalling Courses (Essential)
• Have passed appropriate Signals Training Courses e.g. TBTC / CBTC (Desirable)
• Hold valid driving licence and be willing to drive company vehicles (Essential) 

Experience

• Experience of maintaining LU signalling systems (Essential)
• Experience of working to deadlines (Essential) 

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Application Process
  

• Please apply using your CV and Cover Letter 
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and Cover Letter 
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images 
    

Short listing will be carried out based on answers to any pre-screening questions and the information on your CV and Cover Letter.

Additional Information

We are recruiting for a number of Technical Officers at various locations and you may be placed on a ‘Wait-list’ if you are successful after the assessment stage.

If you pass the application stage and invited to attend an assessment/interview, you will be asked to bring along with you your IRSE licence, and/or any passed certificate of courses.

The shift pattern for this role is either Sunday to Thursday nights (35 hours), or Monday to Friday Nights (35 hours) dependant on location.

This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Benefits

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow.  Rewards vary according to the business area but mostly include:

• Final salary pension scheme 
• Free travel for you on the TfL network 
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
• 37 Shifts A/L this encompasses Bank Holidays
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers 
• Discounted Eurostar travel 

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

NPL Applications 

Applications to internally advertised roles can only be accepted from temporary workers who are on PAYE terms via agency, or PAYE via Umbrella Companies. Temporary workers who are paid through their own limited companies are not covered by the Agency Worker Regulations and are ineligible to apply. 

NPL’s are not eligible to apply for secondment opportunities. 

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.