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Electrical Control Room Operator
- Annual Salary: £52,084 - £59,015
- Location: York,Â
- Job Type: Full-time
Join our team and play a crucial role in managing the electrical network that powers transport (trains)Â 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.
