Railway Test Technician: Fault Finding & System Tests

TXM Recruit Limited; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit Limited is seeking a Test Technician to perform defined tasks from written instructions and work independently to support depot services. You will carry out functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock types in line with UK rail safety regulations.

You will lead fault identification, process diagnostics data, and produce detailed technical reports. The role requires a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 and safety-critical environment experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English.
• Time served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 or higher.
• Competent in electric/mechanical fault-finding techniques.
• Knowledge of railway vehicle electrical/mechanical systems.
• Ability to fault find complex circuits to an advanced level.
• Proven track record in safety-critical environments.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) and First Aider training.
• Awareness of 5S and commitment to Safety & Quality.

Responsibilities

• Work as directed by your line manager.
• Read schematic drawings.
• Investigate rolling stock faults found within the test process with minimal supervision.
• Assist the engineering process where necessary.
• Work within a high voltage environment.
• Download and process train diagnostic data.
• Undertake fault finding to an advanced level.
• Test all types of on-train systems.
• Produce complex, analytical technical reports on fault investigation.
• Specialise in areas of technical expertise.
• May deputise for test team leader when required.
• Liaise with production departments when necessary.
• Attend off-site railway depots to support customer requirements.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by line manager.

Skills

Fault finding

Schematic reading

High voltage safety

Test methods

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A-C) or equivalent

Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TXM Recruit Limited is seeking a Test Technician to perform defined tasks from written instructions and work independently to support depot services. You will carry out functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock types in line with UK rail safety regulations.

You will lead fault identification, process diagnostics data, and produce detailed technical reports. The role requires a time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 and safety-critical environment experience.