Test Technician

TXM Recruit are currently looking to put a team of Test Technicians together on a contract basis for a rail client in Milton Keynes. The team will be performing test and commissioning on various fleets of rolling stock vehicles.

Job Title – Test Technician.

General Description:
Skilled work within a safety critical role which demands a standard of competence necessitating either an apprenticeship to a trade or recognised training programme where an employee is required to be fully qualified in all parts of the trade and capable of producing work to the required standards, specification or finish expected of a Test Technician.
To perform defined tasks to written instructions and to be able to work to their own initiative to enable the Depot to provide a quality service to the business.
Carry out functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock types of post works to a defined and written standard in line with UK rail safety regulations.
Lead fault identification and rectification using recognised fault-finding techniques.

Responsibilities:
Work as directed by your line manager
Read schematic drawings
With minimal supervision investigate rolling stock faults found within the test process
Assist the engineering process where necessary
Work within a high voltage environment
Download and process train diagnostic data.
Undertake fault finding to an advanced level
Test all types of on train systems
Produce complex, analytical technical reports on fault investigation
Specialise in areas of technical expertise
If required deputise for test team leader
Keep test paperwork up to date, including test sheets and fault logs
Liaise with production departments when necessary
Attend off site railway depots to support our customers requirement
From time to time may be asked to carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager.Education Requirements/Person Specification:
Equivalent to GCSE C and above in Maths and English.
Time served apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ Level 3 or higher
Competent and trained in electric/mechanical fault-finding techniques
Detailed knowledge of railway vehicle electrical/mechanical systems and components
Has the ability to fault find complex circuits and systems to an advanced level.
Has a proven track record of working within a safety critical environment
Computer literate and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Personal Track Safety trained - Mandatory training requirement
First aider trained – Mandatory training requirement
Have a strong understanding of 5s
Awareness of the importance of Safety and Quality