Rail Telecoms Engineer

Matchtech · West Yorkshire, England

Rail Telecoms Engineer at Matchtech, based in West Yorkshire, England, paying £300 per day. This is a contract role.

Salary
£300 per day
Location
West Yorkshire, England
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
22 Dec 2026
Sector
Labourer

About 19% above the going rate for labourer

Reference 610382

About the role

Railway Telecoms Engineer

Locations: West Yorkshire, Merseyside & Greater Manchester
Rate: £300 a day
Type: Contract

We are currently recruiting for experienced Railway Telecoms Engineers to work on a variety of station-based rail infrastructure projects across West Yorkshire, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering telecoms installations, testing, and commissioning activities on major rail projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Installation, testing, and commissioning of telecoms systems.
  • Working with both fibre optic and copper cabling infrastructure.
  • Installation and maintenance of SISS (Station Information and Security Systems) assets.
  • Carrying out works safely in accordance with rail industry standards and procedures.
  • Supporting project delivery across multiple station and rail environments.

Essential Requirements

  • Proven experience installing, testing, and commissioning telecoms systems.
  • Experience with fibre optic, copper, and SISS assets.
  • Valid PTS certification with OLEC 1 qualification.
  • Valid ECS or CSCS card.
  • Full UK driving licence preferred.

Training Opportunities

Candidates with strong telecoms experience who may require additional rail-specific competencies will be considered, as further rail training can be provided for the right individual.

Reference: 610382 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 22 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech

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