How We Value Our People

“Making YOU Successful”

With over 30 years of expertise in the rail industry we know that as a business we are only as good as the people we employ. We’re also very proud of where we have come from, and more importantly we’re really excited about where we’re heading to. Whilst working at SigTech Rail you will see continuity in our people, our values, our training and how we provide mentorship to help develop your skills and capabilities.

We understand that our business is about people, projects and contracts and that these 3 areas will only succeed if we all work together, pulling as one team. Once your onboard you will be able to showcase your conscientiousness, commitment & expertise to the job. What’s more we can supply you with the calibrated tools to do your job, or alternatively we’d love it if you brought your own equipment. Either way, we are sure that you will agree that you only get as much out of a career by the amount of effort you put into it. Dedication, conscientiousness & commitment are just a few core values at the heart of our business which serve to shape our culture and the way we conduct ourselves.

So How Do We Help You Make YOU Successful?

Individually You Make Us

Every individual who works alongside us is special, and we relish you for who you are and the skills that you bring to our business and the rail industry. We promise to support & mentor all our employees & contractors by:

- Encouraging you to “think outside the box” and not to be afraid doing things differently, as long as official, safety & technical standards are maintained. After all, “engaged thinking” often results in finding better solutions to problems with better outcomes.
- We understand that you may wish to work for other companies, so we offer flexible working contracts to suit your needs. Although we’d like to think you would support us over others first of all.
- We pay excellent industry rates of pay & often much more than our competitors!
- We love you to stand out from the crowd so we love to hear your thoughts. After all, your success is our success!
- We understand that its not all about work, and that you have a life with your family and loved ones. That’s why we promote a healthy work/life balance which suits your needs, not ours.
- We recognise talent when we see it and we add to your talent by providing on-the-job mentorship so that you can safely & confidently build upon your skills, CV and learn new things daily.

Your contributions are valuable to us so we really listen to what you have to say. We do this because we want you to feel valued and that you’re making a difference to your career, our business and to the rail industry.

What can I say but I just love working with all the team at SigTech Rail. You can also be confident that when you work on any projects that you will get the required help & support. The team are super organised and always provide extensive work information packs on the job & tasks in hand. It’s also good working with the rest of the company’s Signalling Technicians as you know that they have been handpicked by Pete because they have extensive skills & a proven track record of delivering safe, quality signalling works. Whilst I have worked on projects with SigTech Rail I have found that the team go out of their way to upskill and mentor any lads who need to update their skills for their IRSE Licence. You can see that the company is growing and getting a great reputation in the rail market for delivering a first-class specialist signalling service; something I’d like to a part of. I think that several words would sum up what It’s like to work with SigTech Rail…fantastic, efficient, trustworthy, structured, methodical, dependable.

Dear Pete, can I say it was a pleasure to work with you and the SigTech Rail team on the Oxmarsh Lane project. I learned a heck of a lot from you guys and would love to work with you again. I’ll be handing in an IRSE work experience sheet to you or Richie. Unfortunately, I got offered a job on Monday and I’ve decided to accept. So, I will be leaving the contracting game. However, I would like to say that I wish you and your company all the best. I will have no hesitation to contact SigTech Rail. The 8 hours pay to travel was also a nice touch and very much appreciated. I also liked that you not only sent out the TBS and site information but also a whole host of other vital technical information on the mechanical signalling, which certainly helped me to do the job efficiently & safely.

I just wanted to say that I would be happy to work with you and the team anytime again. I believe I learnt quite a lot whilst working on the Oxmarsh Lane project, from making up the termination point mechanical wiring, to adjusting the chains underneath the signal box and also having to rewire the detection box on top of the Signal. Please do keep me informed of any new projects where my assistance maybe required.

It is a pleasure working with the team at SigTech rail because you know that you’re working for a respected, trusted and specialist signalling business. Even before the start of a project you instinctively know that everything including comprehensive work packs will be organised from start to finish. Something which quite a few companies don’t get right. From the very top to the very bottom, the team just have total dedication, passion, and a determination to provide first class signalling works on each job. What’s more the team are always on hand to immediately support you with any issues that may arise. On-the-job training is usually the best form of learning, but it can be very difficult to do this on a shift, as the main task in hand is usually to get the job done as quickly and safely as possible. However, Pete and his team do invest their own time in mentoring and upskilling their workforce to ensure all their projects run smoothly and efficiently. I always receive my pay on time and have never had to chase for any money. When working with SigTech Rail you know you will get trust, assurance, organisation, first class service levels, mentorship, safety first and complete reliability.

I was originally working on permanent way and had thought about working on OLE or S&T. Then I was approached by Pete from SigTech Rail to see if I would like to work alongside him and train to becoming an Assistant Installer. I grabbed the opportunity and can honestly say I haven’t looked back since. From my very first S&T job Pete has taken up his own personal time to mentor and train me. I am now out contracting and to becoming a fully qualified Installer. As a newbie Assistant Installer Pete has been helping me on many things like what tools to buy and provided unrivalled support, mentorship, and guidance to working in the industry. Pete has given me a huge head start to be working within S&T and has truly set me up for success. His efforts have also helped me to get the best out of my training courses as I had a solid knowledge base going into them, which meant that I could take in more information instead of struggling to keep up. Working with the team at SigTech Rail has been a game changer for me and if you have the pleasure of working with them then expect to receive integrity, openness, honesty, support & exemplary on the job training.

Opportunities For You

We believe we are one of the most forward thinking companies in the rail industry and we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of customer excellence and employee engagement. That why when you work with us you will see:

- - - - We are a progressive business with a 100% commitment to investing & developing our workforce. That’s why we usually recruit upwards from within.
      - We provide great roles that will challenge you and test your abilities in a supportive and caring environment.
      - We love to give you the opportunity to influence and make change regardless of your seniority.
      - Your career will see you working on complex, high profile Signalling Engineering projects which will catapult your skill sets and look fabulous on your CV.
      - We are a family-owned business which has an excellent reputation, strong values and a clear vision of the future! So why not kick start your career with a business that is going places.
      - What ever we do, where ever we work, we make a lasting positive impression with communities and the people we work with!

Collaboration – Lets Work Together

We respect that everyone has a different working style & different needs and we actively encourage this. After all the world would be a sad place if we were all the same. That’s why we believe what set our business apart is:

We know that once you are part of our team that you will be adaptable, responsive, trustworthy and will exceed our expectations. That’s why we agreed to have you in the team!
We truly believe that working together, collaboratively, as a team is something very special.
We are open to new ideas and are inspired by innovation and doing things in different ways.
We love to exceed our customers expectations especially in testing conditions. What’s more we are even winning business against some of our largest competitors!
We trust and respect each other whilst building unique and individual relationships between our teams which serves to help us all grow!

Diverse – Contributions from Everyone

We’re know that we are all different. But we all should want to be treated fairly. We want to be ourselves at work yet feel that we belong. We want our careers to be about our talent and contribution, not about who we are and where we’ve come from.

We value and encourage contributions from everyone
We love diversity! What’s more we embrace everything from gender, age, culture, disability, race, sexual orientation, thought to religion.
We work extremely hard to actively encourage recruitment from all parts of society and are working hard to develop a diverse workforce.
We embrace new talent and skills from all parts of society, and creating a diverse workforce.
We love that everyone can contribute to our success and feel a part of the SigTech Team!

So, what are you waiting for? Call us on 01303 764344 Now!

Over the past 12 months, the SigTech team have used their Signalling expertise and competence to successfully assist Protech Rail Engineering Ltd on our ‘Track On / Track Off’ requirements at Fladbury, Hallen Marsh, George’s Bridge & Ocean’s Canal, on behalf of Tier 1 suppliers on the Network Rail Infrastructure. Not only have Pete and the team attended pre-site visits for site familiarisation, but they have also completed disconnections, reconnections and S&T Testing on the core works and follow-up works (Welding / Stressing) as required. The SigTech team work together collaboratively and have offered flexibility and reliability to move their shift times in line with the revised programme where site progress has accelerated or where delays have been encountered throughout blockade works. Where some activities that require S&T resource have been deferred from the core works to follow up works, the team have managed to move resources around and procure extra staff on one occasion to facilitate late instructions at short notice. In addition, where any S&T issues have arisen on site, Pete and the team always strive to find the most feasible solution, taking pride in their work and they also have the necessary contacts to obtain emergency materials if required. Not only have the SigTech team been helpful on site, but Pete has also gone the extra mile to assist Tender Submissions and has also been available to discuss the procurement of POE components when queries have been raised. It’s been a real pleasure to work with the SigTech team to date and we look forward to working together on future projects, where no doubt further opportunities will take place on upcoming projects.

Dear Pete, thank you very much for the information you sent me in relation to a claim for additional costs. Thanks also for the professional service you provided on the Lostwithiel project. Thankfully at least your part of the project was done completely trouble free. I shall not hesitate to pass your details on to others & mention that you provide a professional service very well.

Thanks for the help this weekend on the Barking Riverside Project, not just setting up the points but for the support afterwards with the track fault.