Electrical Test Technician

Rullion; Doncaster; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Rullion is seeking an Electrical Test Technician for a 12-month contract in Doncaster. You will work on advanced rolling stock, focusing on fault finding, testing, and ensuring safety and performance.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in engineering and strong electrical testing skills. You will support maintenance tasks while adhering to strict health and safety standards. Enjoy flexible working hours and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical fault-finding, testing, and diagnostic expertise required.
• Experience using maintenance management systems like SAP is essential.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.

Responsabilités

• Carry out complex fault finding, testing and repair of onboard electrical systems.
• Support maintenance, testing, software updates and fault rectification.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across depot operations.

Connaissances

Strong experience in rolling stock fault finding and maintenance

Proven ability in electrical testing and diagnostics on modern trains

Experience working with technical drawings and schematics

Competence in Depot protection; Working at height

Use of powered tools (air / 110v)

Electrical crimping

Experience using SAP

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline

Mechanical & Electrical apprenticeship or HNC (M&E)

AC depot isolation

Full UK driving licence

Description du poste

Job title: Electrical Test Technician - Rolling Stock | Job Type: Contract | Location: Doncaster | Duration: 12 month contract | Potential for extension | Pay rate: Competitive | IR35 Status: Inside IR35 | Hours: Full Time

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Test Technician to join a leading rail organisation at their Doncaster depot, working on cutting-edge modern rolling stock fleets.

This role is ideal for a skilled technician with strong electrical fault-finding, testing, and diagnostic expertise, looking to play a key role in ensuring fleet reliability, performance, and safety.

You’ll be working in a highly technical environment, supporting maintenance, testing, software updates and fault rectification on some of the most advanced trains in the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out complex fault finding, testing and repair of onboard electrical systems
• Undertaking hardware and software modifications in line with engineering standards
• Verifying that rolling stock systems meet operational and design specifications
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Diagnosing defects, assessing root causes, and completing safe, efficient repairs
• Removing, replacing, and installing components using approved engineering methods
• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Updating and maintaining records within SAP / Maintenance Management Systems
• Identifying repeat defects and contributing to long-term reliability improvements
• Supporting testing, trials, and in-service fault response
• Providing technical guidance and creating work scopes for wider teams
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across depot operations
• Maintaining strict compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in rolling stock fault finding and maintenance
• Proven ability in electrical testing and diagnostics on modern trains
• Experience working with technical drawings and schematics
• Competence in Depot protection; Working at height; Manual handling; Use of powered tools (air / 110v); Electrical crimping
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline
• Mechanical & Electrical apprenticeship or HNC (M&E)
• AC depot isolation
• Experience with moveable plant
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

• AC depot isolation
• Experience with moveable plant
• Full UK driving licence
• Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel)

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

• Working hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Rotating pattern: 4 days on, 5 days off followed by 5 days on, 4 days off
• Example: Monday-Thursday, then extended break through to Tuesday
• 32 hours one week / 40 hours the next
• + Overtime available

Flexibility required: There is potential for night shift working in the future as business needs evolve.

Excellent work-life balance with regular extended rest periods.

Personal Attributes

• Strong team player with the ability to work independently
• Professional, safety-conscious and detail-oriented
• Confident communicator with solid reporting skills
• Calm and methodical when handling complex technical issues
• Motivated to continuously improve and develop technical skills

Why Apply?

• Work on state-of-the-art rolling stock technology
• Join a high-performing and modern depot environment
• Secure a long-term contract with extension potential
• Attractive shift pattern with significant time off between rotations
• Opportunity to contribute to critical fleet performance and reliability

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.

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