Rolling Stock Technician

Infinitive Resources; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinitive Resources is recruiting qualified Rolling Stock Technicians to support dynamic testing, fault identification and system performance validation of the Class 810 fleet in Derby. The role focuses on live testing, fault analysis and basic corrective actions on railway equipment.

You will log faults, capture data and coordinate with engineering and depot teams to resolve defects. NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and rolling stock experience are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in rolling stock maintenance, testing, commissioning or fleet introduction.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical or software-integrated train systems.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings and test procedures.
• Experience recording faults and completing technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a live testing environment.
• Safety-focused and methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support dynamic testing and commissioning activities on Class 810 rolling stock.
• Monitor train systems and equipment performance in real time.
• Diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical and software-integrated systems.
• Investigate defects affecting traction, doors, HVAC, toilets, catering equipment and train-control systems.
• Conduct basic corrective actions and component replacements where required.
• Support engineers with deeper root-cause investigations.
• Accurately log, report and escalate faults identified during testing.
• Capture detailed technical data and test results.
• Work with engineering, testing, commissioning and depot teams to resolve defects.
• Support functional, performance and system-validation testing.
• Verify repairs and modifications through repeat testing.
• Assist with fault resolution during fleet introduction and early service operation.
• Complete technical documentation and engineering records accurately.
• Contribute to reliability improvement and continuous-improvement activities.
• Ensure all work complies with railway safety, quality and technical standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Technical documentation

Interpretation of drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rolling Stock Technician/ Train Rider

Location: Derby

Industry: Rolling Stock

Employment Type: Contract 4 on 4 off days

Fleet: Class 810

Infinitive Resources is recruiting qualified Rolling Stock Technicians to support the dynamic testing, fault identification and system-performance validation of the Class 810 fleet in Derby.

Key Responsibilities

• Support dynamic testing and commissioning activities on Class 810 rolling stock.
• Monitor train systems and equipment performance in real time.
• Diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical and software-integrated systems.
• Investigate defects affecting traction, doors, HVAC, toilets, catering equipment and train-control systems.
• Conduct basic corrective actions and component replacements where required.
• Support engineers with deeper root-cause investigations.
• Accurately log, report and escalation faults identified during testing.
• Capture detailed technical data and test results.
• Work with engineering, testing, commissioning and depot teams to resolve defects.
• Support functional, performance and system-validation testing.
• Verify repairs and modifications through repeat testing.
• Assist with fault resolution during fleet introduction and early service operation.
• Complete technical documentation and engineering records accurately.
• Contribute to reliability improvement and continuous-improvement activities.
• Ensure all work complies with railway safety, quality and technical standards.

Applicants must have:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience working within rolling stock maintenance, testing, commissioning or fleet introduction.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on electrical, mechanical or software-integrated train systems.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings and test procedures.
• Experience recording faults and completing technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure within a live testing environment.
• A safety-focused and methodical approach to work.

Experience with traction systems, doors, HVAC, toilets, catering equipment, train-control systems or new-fleet introduction projects would be particularly advantageous.