Testing Team Leader #RO #UK

Cafmobility; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

CAF Rolling Stock UK is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Testing to head a team responsible for testing rail vehicles and ensuring all activities meet safety, quality and efficiency standards before trains enter service. You will drive performance, support continuous improvement, and develop team capability to hit production targets.

The role requires leadership of Test Technicians in a manufacturing environment, strong fault-finding and coaching skills, and a commitment to safety and lean

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Team Leadership

Fault Finding

Quality & Safety Standards

Coaching & Development

Communication Skills

Resource Management

Lean Manufacturing

Rail Industry Experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 / Apprenticeship

Job description

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Date: Oct 1, 2026

Company: CAF Rolling Stock UK

Location: NEWPORT, GB

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.

Other requirements and/or aspects to be assessed

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

• 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.
• 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.

We offer some great benefits for our colleagues; with some highlights listed below:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option
• Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits
• Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary
• Free Eye Tests for all DSE users
• Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits
• Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line
• Professional Membership andSponsorship Policy for Colleague Development
• 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value
• Dedicated Women's Network
• Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant