Test Technician

TXM Recruit; Aycliffe Village; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation engineering company is seeking a Test Technician in Aycliffe Village. As part of the team, you will conduct routine testing and validation on trains, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards. This role requires a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in engineering and strong attention to detail. You will be involved in problem-solving, investigating failures, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Suitable candidates will have effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing and engineering required.
• Strong health and safety ethos essential.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine Test and Validation on Hitachi fleet trains.
• Record and analyse test results and resolve any failures.
• Support Team Leads & Engineers in investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to follow procedures

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in engineering

Job description

Overview

Test Technician required for our client Hitachi Rail based in Newton Aycliffe.

Hourly Rates

£28.91 per hour on days - £34.69 per hour on backshift (Role is INSIDE IR35)

Overtime is paid at x1.5 Mon-Sat and x2 Sun and Bank Holidays

Responsibilities

• Required to undertake routine Test and Validation on Hitachi fleet trains as per laid down procedures.
• Work to strict health and safety guidelines and test processes to ensure all work is completed safely and delivery targets are achieved.
• Record and analyse test results and resolve any potential failures to exceed the customer\'s quality expectations.
• Carry out routine testing as per test procedures, in accordance with the testing processes required to deliver the correct number of trains on time as per the delivery plan.
• Record testing carried out and results as per stipulated processes (i.e., SAP). Analyse results to establish whether pass/fail and act on results accordingly.
• Work with and support the relevant stakeholders in cross functional team tasks.
• Undertake fault finding, repair, installation and maintenance activities using appropriate technical information.
• Monitor, review and update the asset management system (e.g., SAP).
• Support Section Leads and Team Leads with train administration, access control and safe system of work management.
• Support Team Leads & Engineers in investigation of failures and feedback to the relevant stakeholders, with technical detail of issues arising from the test programme.
• Support continual improvement of the testing processes, systems and development of existing and new test procedures - verify new documents and contribute to achieving improvement actions.
• Follow all tooling & equipment processes and policies.
• Carry out train moves as required, following procedures and policy i.e., drive/shunt rail vehicles/trains in the test house, sidings, production and on the test track.
• Receive training and assessments as required to maintain your competence for the role. Some training may be off site and involve staying away from home.
• Work within the test competency model and strive towards being fully competent in all activities.
• For tasks you are fully competent in; check, oversee and sign off work done by others at a lower competence level.
• Assist in training/development of colleagues and wider test team in line with your own competence.
• Flexibility required working towards business goals, in any area within the factory, including the sidings and test track. This may include working off site.
• Deputise for the Team Leads as and when required.
• To understand and adhere to Test housekeeping policy.
• To understand and actively promote and implement Hitachi\'s ethos, culture and values.
• To adhere to the Hitachi Rail Limited Equal Opportunities Policy.
• To comply with and implement Hitachi Rail Limited Health and Safety policy.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Qualifications

• Essential
• Educated to minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, preferably electrical.
• Strong Health and Safety ethos.
• A high-performance culture with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to follow laid down procedures without deviation.
• Experience in testing and engineering.
• Knowledge & understanding of ISO 9000 principles.
• Attention to detail and the determination on quality standards are essential personal attributes.
• Ability to interpret test results and to conduct failure investigations and report accordingly.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and with others.
• Good literacy & numeracy skills and IT Skills.