Tester

JR United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading train maintenance company in Doncaster is seeking a dedicated Test Technician to undertake testing, commissioning, and maintenance of rolling stock assets. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with operational specifications, rectify defects, and support reliability improvements. Essential qualifications include an M & E HNC or equivalent in mechanical/electrical disciplines, along with Stock-Specific maintenance licenses. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting licenses.
• Depot Protection certification required.
• Good team working skills and communication abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure rolling stock systems perform as required.
• Identify and rectify defects on rolling stock.
• Support reliability technicians for improvements.

Skills

Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting

Good written and verbal communication

Sound knowledge of rules and regulations

Education

M & E HNC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines

Engineering based NVQ level 3

Tools

Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel)

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Job Overview
We are currently recruiting for a dedicatedTestTechnicianto join our train facility inDoncaster. In this exciting role the successful candidate will undertake test & commissioning, corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of rolling stock assets.
Main Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring that rolling stock systems and functions perform in accordance with designed requirements and that any discrepancies are assessed, investigated and repaired in a safe and efficient manner.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Read and extract information fromrolling stock drawings and specifications
• Confirm thatrolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques
• Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies onrolling stock assets
• Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of rolling stock components
• Interrogate the SAP system to determine if spares are available to complete specific works orders
• Install new and replacement rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques
• Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff
• Identify repeat defects on rolling stock assets, carry out repairs to such assets and propose solutions that will reduce the occurrence of repeat defects
• Support reliability technicians with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets
• Support the PI Team Leaders and PI Production Manager in the delivery of the PI production plan.
• Modify or manufacture rolling stock components by material removal / replacement using hand tools
• Complete approved modifications to rolling stock systems software, to maintain the latest Software Baseline and according to competence and experience
• Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities
• Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty, as required
• Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out.
• Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.
• Provide operational support to users of rolling stock assets
• Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace
• Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for specified periods of time.
• Working shifts to meet PI requirements.
• Attendance at any specified PI location, main line station and outstations to undertake PI activities as required
• Attend trains on the Network to assess and investigate failed and reduced functions
• Manage testing of rolling stock on the operating network, supporting Test Engineers as required
• Develop professionally and support good working relationships

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
Licences / Competences:

• Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting
• Depot Protection
• Working at Height
• Manual Handling
• Powered plant and tools air / 110v
• Crimping competence & assessment

Qualifications:

• M & E HNC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
• Engineering based NVQ level 3

Behavioural

• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to represent in a professional manner at all times
• Good team worker

Desirable
Licences / Competences:

• Intermediate IT skills typically Word, Excel
• AC Depot isolation
• Moveable plant
• Driving Licence

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