Rail Test Technician – High-Voltage Diagnostics & Commissioning

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking Test Technicians on a contract basis in Milton Keynes to perform functional testing and commissioning on rolling stock fleets. You will lead fault identification and produce analytical fault reports in a safety critical environment.

Role requires apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or higher, GCSEs in Maths/English, and strong fault-finding skills across electrical/mechanical systems. Prior PT Safety and First Aid training are mandatory.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at least grade C or above.
• Time served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or higher.
• Competent fault-finding techniques.
• Knowledge of railway electrical/mechanical systems.
• Able to fault find complex circuits to advanced level.
• Experience in safety-critical environments.
• Computer literate; MS Office.
• Personal Track Safety training (mandatory).
• First aid training (mandatory).
• Awareness of 5S and safety/quality importance.

Responsibilities

• Work as directed by line manager and assist engineering.
• Read schematic drawings and anticipate faults.
• Investigate rolling stock faults with minimal supervision.
• Read test sheets and keep fault logs up to date.
• Work in a high voltage environment.
• Download and process diagnostic data.
• Carry out fault finding to an advanced level.
• Test all on-train systems and report results.
• Prepare complex analytical fault reports.
• May deputise for test team leader when required.
• Attend off-site depots to support customers.

Skills

Fault finding

Schematic reading

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

MS Office

Personal Track Safety

First aid

5S

High voltage awareness

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C or above)

Time served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3+

Job description

TXM Recruit is seeking Test Technicians on a contract basis in Milton Keynes to perform functional testing and commissioning on rolling stock fleets. You will lead fault identification and produce analytical fault reports in a safety critical environment.

Role requires apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or higher, GCSEs in Maths/English, and strong fault-finding skills across electrical/mechanical systems. Prior PT Safety and First Aid training are mandatory.