Testing Team Leader #RO #UK

Caf Rolling Stock Uk Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CAF Rolling Stock UK Limited in Newport seeks an experienced Team Leader - Testing to head a testing team responsible for rail vehicle testing and ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and to high quality before trains go into service.

You will drive performance, support continuous improvement, develop team capability and ensure production targets are achieved through robust leadership and coaching.

Qualifications

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in engineering, electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Experience leading a team in manufacturing, engineering, testing or production.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of Test Technicians in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
• Ensure testing activities meet safety, quality and production standards.
• Carry out on-board testing and fault-finding on rail vehicles prior to release into service.
• Monitor performance to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Support troubleshooting with Production and Engineering teams.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Team leadership

Fault finding

Quality & safety standards

Communication skills

Resource planning

Lean manufacturing

Education

ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management

IOSH Health & Safety qualification

Assessor/Trainer qualification

Tools

None

Job description

Most of us come to work to earn money and as an accredited Living Wage employer, of course you can expect a competitive salary from us; but we also recognise that you spend a lot of time in work, so you must choose your employer well!

Built on core values of Excellence, Trust and Sustainability, CAF make beautiful and exciting products that we are all really proud of. It is not always easy to achieve the results we want, so we have recruited a team of amazing people, working together to achieve a common goal. As a business, we are willing to try new things; so our people need to be flexible and innovative.

Our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee work to ensure that we create a welcoming environment for everyone, where difference is respected; whilst our Employee Engagement Forum are tasked with injecting some fun into the workplace with events and activities throughout the year.

If you want to be purposeful, occupied and part of an awesome team, building an amazing product; the choice is simple - choose CAF.

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader - Testing to join our testing team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team responsible for testing rail vehicles and ensuring that all activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards before trains are released into service.

You will play a key role in driving performance, supporting continuous improvement, developing team capability and ensuring production targets are achieved.

Key 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.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in an engineering, electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Previous 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.

Desirable

• ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent qualification.
• 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.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on the UK's modern rail fleet projects.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Be part of a business committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for developing people, driving performance and delivering high-quality results, we would love to hear from you.