Commissioning Technician - NAY

TXM Recruit; Heighington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is currently seeking a Commissioning Technician for a train facility in Newton Aycliffe. The successful candidate will be responsible for test & commissioning, maintenance, and repair of rolling stock assets. Applicants must have relevant experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an hourly rate, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in rolling stock test & commissioning.
• Knowledge & experience in TCMS, OTMR data downloading, Pneumatics and Rolling Stock Brake Systems.
• Aptitude for writing detailed test reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out dynamic testing for several test trains before their release into service.
• Liaise with relevant systems experts in Engineering to progress commissioning and type testing issues.
• Perform maintenance and fault rectification tasks on the train borne test equipment.

Skills

Rolling Stock Test & Commissioning

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Tools

Multimeters

Recorders

Job description

Overview

Job overview

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Commissioning Technician to join our train facility in Newton Aycliffe. In this exciting role the successful candidate will undertake test & commissioning, corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of rolling stock assets.

You will work on contract with TXM Recruit at Hitachi Rail - Manufacturing Facility, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.

Standard hourly rate £32.13 Umbrella or £23.46 PAYE (Overtime rates are paid at time and half and double time)

Monday to Friday standard 7am - 3pm (other hours and shifts may be required which will be discussed at interview)

Role and Responsibilities

• Carry out dynamic testing for several test trains before their release into service.
• Complete complex tasks such as troubleshooting, testing, quality control, tuning and repairs.
• Complete test reports, internal adjustments, and pending job information accurately.
• Verify the electrical & mechanical systems installation, and integrity.
• Perform maintenance and fault rectification tasks on the train borne test equipment as necessary in accordance with procedures.
• Report test data to relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with relevant systems experts in Engineering to progress commissioning and type testing issues.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate must have experience with Rolling Stock Test & Commissioning. Flexibility is an absolute must; this position will entail travel (expensed) and will have a varying shift pattern to meet the project needs. You will be a Team player, who can quickly develop strong working relationships with colleagues, but also self-motivated and able to take ownership and responsibility of your own work. This is a highly pressured environment that would suit someone who is able to stay positive and calm in difficult and stressful situations.

Essentials

• Relevant experience in rolling stock test & commissioning
• Knowledge & experience in TCMS, OTMR data downloading, Pneumatics and Rolling Stock Brake Systems
• Computer Networks, Automatons and Distributed Input / Output systems.
• Experience using measuring instruments such as multimeters, recorders, etc.
• Able to write detailed test reports
• Flexible, and able to adapt to changing circumstances, and provide solutions in a climate of continuous improvement.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills