Job Description
Electrical Control Room Operator
* Annual Salary: £52,084 - £59,015
* Location: York
* Job Type: Full-time
Join our team and play a crucial role in managing the electrical network that powers transport (trains) across the UK, ensuring safe and reliable travel for millions of passengers.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Monitor and maintain the electrical supplies across our railway network.
* Respond to alarms and telephone calls, resolving any faults and failures promptly.
* Learn to recognise different alarm types and understand their meanings to effectively address new challenges.
* Work in various shift patterns, including nights, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, contributing to the safety and efficiency of our railway operations.
Your Training Matters:
* Participate in a comprehensive 4-week initial training course at our Control Room in York, followed by 38 weeks of on-the-job training under the guidance of an experienced Electrical Control Room Operator.
* Complete a final assessment to fully qualify for the role.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Experience working with High Voltage systems such as overhead lines, power grids, or industrial units.
* Comfortable working in high-pressure environments.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of delivering safety-critical information clearly and concisely.
* Electrical Engineering qualification or similar is essential.
* Key non-technical skills include effective communication, willingness to learn, workload management, staying controlled under pressure, working well with others, and problem-solving.
Benefits:
* Competitive company pension.
* Employee discount.
* On-site parking.
Additional Information:
* This role requires living within a 60-minute commute of the location.
* Mandatory security vetting clearance is required.
* Successful candidates must pass a drugs and alcohol test.
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