Rail Vehicle Testing Team Lead

Cafmobility; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

CAF Rolling Stock UK is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Testing to head a team responsible for testing rail vehicles and ensuring all activities meet safety, quality and efficiency standards before trains enter service. You will drive performance, support continuous improvement, and develop team capability to hit production targets.

The role requires leadership of Test Technicians in a manufacturing environment, strong fault-finding and coaching skills, and a commitment to safety and lean

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in an engineering, electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Experience leading a team within a manufacturing, engineering, testing or production environment.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of working to quality, safety and production standards.
• Ability to coach, train and develop others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of prioritising workloads and managing resources effectively.
• Knowledge of safe working practices within a safety-critical environment.
• IOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Qualified Assessor/Train the Trainer certification.
• Experience of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement techniques.
• Rail industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of Test Technicians within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ensure all testing activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards.
• Carry out on-board testing and fault-finding on rail vehicles prior to release into service.
• Monitor team performance and ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Support troubleshooting and resolve technical issues in collaboration with Production and Engineering teams.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability and improve performance.
• Deliver team briefings, toolbox talks and support employee inductions.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency savings and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure accurate completion of testing documentation, reports and records.
• Liaise with management to ensure appropriate resources, equipment and training are in place.
• Support competence assessments and ongoing development of team members.

Skills

Team Leadership

Fault Finding

Quality & Safety Standards

Coaching & Development

Communication Skills

Resource Management

Lean Manufacturing

Rail Industry Experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship

Job description

CAF Rolling Stock UK is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Testing to head a team responsible for testing rail vehicles and ensuring all activities meet safety, quality and efficiency standards before trains enter service. You will drive performance, support continuous improvement, and develop team capability to hit production targets.

The role requires leadership of Test Technicians in a manufacturing environment, strong fault-finding and coaching skills, and a commitment to safety and lean