Electrical Testing Team Leader – Rail, Shift & Overtime

Morson Edge; Newport; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime available

Job summary

Morson Edge in Newport, Wales is seeking an Electrical Testing Team Leader to oversee the testing team, manage resources and ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.

You will lead fault-finding on rolling stock or vehicles, coordinate testing activities, and drive continuous improvement within a safety-critical environment. Shift work includes early and late patterns with some weekends.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or Modern Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.
• Experience leading a team within a manufacturing, engineering or similar environment.
• Experience working within a shift-based operation.
• Good understanding of production processes and plant operating procedures.
• Experience of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience of training, coaching and mentoring others.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage people, tools and resources effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work across a range of activities and shift patterns, including nights and weekends where required.
• Good leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Electrical fault finding on rolling stock / vehicles.
• Lead and coordinate testing activities within the department.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and within required timescales.
• Carry out on-board testing on test trains prior to release into service.
• Undertake complex testing, fault-finding, troubleshooting, repairs and quality checks.
• Ensure all work meets required safety, quality and production standards.
• Complete test reports, records and other documentation accurately and on time.
• Monitor team performance and ensure targets and objectives are achieved.
• Allocate work and resources effectively to maximise productivity.
• Conduct team briefings and toolbox talks and communicate work priorities clearly.
• Train, coach and mentor team members, supporting their development and competence.
• Participate in employee induction and ongoing training.
• Assess team members competence where required.
• Promote continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure machinery, equipment and plant are maintained, and safety checks are completed.
• Report equipment faults, breakdowns and other issues promptly.
• Ensure sufficient materials, equipment and resources are available.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Promote safe working practices within a safety-critical environment.
• Support other teams and departments as required.
• Act as First Aider and/or Fire Marshal where required.
• Liaise with management regarding staffing, resources, workload and training requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and promote a positive company image.
• Support the Companys values, objectives and Equal Opportunities policy.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Training and mentoring

Reading schematics

Shift experience

Safety awareness

Planning workload

Education

NVQ Level 3 or Modern Apprenticeship in a relevant discipline

ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management (Desirable)

Job description

Morson Edge in Newport, Wales is seeking an Electrical Testing Team Leader to oversee the testing team, manage resources and ensure safety, quality and production targets are met.

You will lead fault-finding on rolling stock or vehicles, coordinate testing activities, and drive continuous improvement within a safety-critical environment. Shift work includes early and late patterns with some weekends.