Senior Tester in Charge

Colas; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Tester in Charge to oversee signalling testing activities. The role requires extensive experience in signalling testing and relevant certifications. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with testing standards and lead a team in executing testing strategies. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a healthcare plan and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days Annual Leave

Life Assurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Eye Care Vouchers

Long Service Award

Season Ticket Loan

Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of signalling testing experience required.
• Certificates/licenses required or in progress include various safety and operational certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Tester in Charge and Principles Testing duties.
• Plan and execute testing activities.
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and documented.

Skills

Signalling Testing

Functional Testing

System Testing

Strategic Development

Education

IRSE Licence

PTS AC

DCCR

COSS/SWL

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Purpose of the Role

The role will include but is not limited to:

1. Tester in Charge Duties as per NR/L2/30014
2. Principles testing
3. Provide Functional and system testing support where required
4. Developing strategies for signalling schemes
5. Producing estimates for testing activities
6. Development of testing staff

Person Specification

The minimum requirement upon entry is an IRSE licence in the following categories:

• 1.3.170, 1.3.190, with 1.3.180 advantageous
• Typically 5-7 years of signalling testing experience, preceded by suitable design, construction, or maintenance experience, or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Certificates/licenses required or in progress: PTS AC, DCCR, ICI, COSS/SWL, Driving Licence, Emergency Life Support, Fire Awareness, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, IOSH Working/Managing Safely, SPWEE, OLEC 1, and various Modular Testing Certifications (1, 2, 3B, 4).

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Tester in Charge and Principles Testing duties within authority limits per NR/L2/SIG/30014, company standards, and IRSE requirements.
• Plan and execute testing activities accordingly.
• Brief staff on testing activities in a timely manner.
• Ensure test equipment is correctly calibrated and documented.
• Conduct testing in accordance with the approved Testing Specification.
• Report any undue pressure or coercion during testing.
• Adapt to organizational changes as required.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 26 days Annual Leave
• Industry leading Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Long Service Award
• Season Ticket Loan
• Occupational Health Service