Technical Craftsperson - Line (Signalling/Electrical Maintenance)

The Subway has been modernised twice in its history with the previous modernisation taking place in the late 1970s. We are currently undertaking a £288m transformational project which will result in the Subway being one of the most advanced systems in Europe. In 2018 at InnoTrans, Stadler (part of our joint venture delivery contractor ANSTA) unveiled the first new Subway train. With the new fleet now operational and with the modernisation progressing to the latter stages this is your opportunity to be part of the future of Subway, helping us to deliver the first full Unattended Train Operation (UTO) system in the UK.

About the Role

SPT is now seeking to recruit a Technical Craftsperson - Line. You will carry out diagnostics repairs, and planned maintenance across a range of electrical equipment including power and automated signalling / control systems to support the on-going delivery of the Subway maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity to play an important role in the efficient running of the Subway whilst developing and broadening your own technical skills and experience in line with our ongoing modernisation activity and introduction of new assets.

About You

You will have experience as a time served technician in either a recognised electrical or multiskilled engineering discipline supported by first-hand experience, preferably in an automated maintenance environment, where fault finding is critical. Safety is our priority and so experience of working in a safety critical environment is essential. Experience in main line signalling is desirable but more important will be a positive collaborative attitude and your experience of working flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team.
Good communication skills are essential to maintain accurate data on our asset management system which is a key component in driving reliability.

This is a safety critical role working across all areas of the Subway system and assisting at engineering incidents as required within areas of competence.

Please note, this position falls into the high-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random and for-cause testing procedures.

Further details of the role are included in the job description.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working 38 hours per week on average on a 5-week rotating shift pattern that includes some weekend working. You will be based at our Broomloan Depot in Govan, Glasgow.

As part of the recruitment process you will undertake aptitude testing.

What we can offer you…

• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• 33 days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 41 days after 5 years’ service
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free, plus one for a member of your household
• Discounted Season Rail Tickets - maximum of £667 towards the cost of an annual rail or bus ticket
• Flexible working options
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

How to Apply?

To apply, please select the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete an online application form. Closing date for applications is 19 May 2026 at Midnight.

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions, please email quoting the above reference.