Salary guide
Railway Signaller
- Average salary
- £22,000 – £40,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
TransportRail
- The UK rail network carries over 1.7 billion passengers annually
Other names this job is known by
- Signal Operator
- Rail Signaller
Key responsibilities
- Operate railway signalling systems
- Monitor train movements and ensure safe passage
- Communicate with train drivers and control centres
- Respond to incidents and emergencies
- Maintain records and logs
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations
- Attend training and briefings
Skills and qualifications required
- GCSEs (including English and maths)
- Experience in rail or transport roles (advantageous)
- Communication and attention to detail
- IT and safety awareness
- On-the-job training provided
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Signaller
- Signalling Supervisor
- Control Room Manager
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Obtain GCSEs
- Apply for signaller roles with rail companies
- Complete on-the-job training
- Progress to senior or supervisory positions
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