Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Benjamin Martin

Benjamin Martin

Hay-on-wye,Powys

Summary

  • First-Rate Rail Engineering Technician with vast experience in conducting installation activities. Swift to identify and rectify problems and issues. Resourceful and exerts efforts to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Dedicated individual seeking experience in engineering installation, testing and maintenance. Strong knowledge of engineering principles and best practices. Demonstrates attention to detail and comfortable working in fast-paced environments.
  • IRSE Licensed Installation Technician

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Lead trainer

Elev8 Training
Crickhowell
09.2025 - Current
  • Developed and delivered comprehensive training programmes to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
  • Facilitated workshops and seminars to promote best practices and continuous improvement among staff.
  • Mentored junior trainers, providing guidance and support to foster their professional development.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and assessments, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.


Through all of these I was able to create an effective training plan for apprentices coming into railway signalling with positive feedback.

Signalling engineer

Azora Signalling LTD
07.2025 - Current
  • During this role I mainly undertake installation work and SMTH work.
  • This Job has given me experience in APCO and ASDO beacons. Replacing them for a more reliable version
  • Conducted thorough inspections of signalling equipment to guarantee operational reliability.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop solutions for signalling challenges.
  • Analysed signalling data to identify potential issues and recommend preventative measures.

Railway Signal Engineer

PM Training and Assessing
Crickhowell, Powys
09.2020 - Current
  • I work for PM training as an apprentice Railway Signal engineer, through my apprenticeship, how to become a trainer, I have also had the chance to meet a variety of people around the country and because of that its taught me a lot about different people and how their personalities are.
  • Whilst in this role I have been challenged by having to learn new technologies, such as the Amey Rail HIMatrix signalling system
  • I work for PM training as a trainer delivering some courses to apprentices new to railway signalling
  • Through this apprenticeship I achieved my Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician apprenticeship, L3 in training and education, L4 IQA and many other courses

Installation technician

Vital S&T
02.2021 - 05.2025
  • Installed various equipment and systems according to technical specifications and safety standards.
  • Conducted regular inspections and maintenance to ensure optimal performance of installations.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during installation processes.
  • Most recent project was working on the Cardiff Core Valley Lines Resignalling project delivering high quality work for Siemens
  • Some of this job involved me going elsewhere in the country for different companies such as Volker Rail as a mod 5

Education

Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - Engineering

PM Training and Assessing, United Kingdom
09/2020 - 02/2023

Installation Technician Licence - Engineering

IRSE, United Kingdom
12/2022 -
  • Member of Institution Of Railway Signal Engineers

BTEC - Computing

Herefordshire and Ludlow College, Hereford
09/2018 - 07/2020

NVQ Level 4 - IQA

PM Training and Assessing
01/2024 - 03/2025

NVQ Level 4 - Education and Training

PM Training and Assessing
02/2024 -

Level 3 Award in Education and Training - Education and Training

PM Training And Assessing, Crickhowell, Powys
10/2021 -

Skills

  • Motivated learner of new technologies
  • Team building
  • Dependability and responsibility
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Training and development
  • Organizational skills
  • Self-motivation
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Understanding of engineering drawings

Additional Information

  • SMTH (L3)
  • IRSE Licenced Installation Technician
  • Mod 5
  • Signal Sighting committee member


Duke of Edinburgh's Awards:

Bronze completed

Silver completed

Gold completed

Young leaders' program completed

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Volunteer

Languages

English
Fluent
Welsh
Intermediate

Interests

  • Duke of Edinburgh volunteer am a volunteer leader for my local DofE center, this involves working with young people and encourage them to gain their DofE awards.Hobbies FootballI play football with Brecon Town Juniors and coach the younger years, which show my leadership and organizational skills.
  • Hiking, in my free time I enjoy going in the outdoors hiking. for 2026 I have set myself a series of challenges that I am aiming to complete

Timeline

Lead trainer - Elev8 Training
09.2025 - Current
Signalling engineer - Azora Signalling LTD
07.2025 - Current
Installation technician - Vital S&T
02.2021 - 05.2025
Railway Signal Engineer - PM Training and Assessing
09.2020 - Current
PM Training and Assessing - Level 3 Rail Engineering Technician Apprenticeship, Engineering
09/2020 - 02/2023
IRSE - Installation Technician Licence, Engineering
12/2022 -
Herefordshire and Ludlow College - BTEC, Computing
09/2018 - 07/2020
PM Training and Assessing - NVQ Level 4, IQA
01/2024 - 03/2025
PM Training and Assessing - NVQ Level 4, Education and Training
02/2024 -
PM Training And Assessing - Level 3 Award in Education and Training, Education and Training
10/2021 -
Benjamin Martin