Job Description

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Test Technician to join our train facility in Doncaster. 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 from rolling stock drawings and specifications

Confirm that rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques

Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on rolling 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 relationshipsJob 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 & assessmentQualifications:

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

Engineering based NVQ level 3Behavioural

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 workerDesirable

Licences / Competences:

Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel

AC Depot isolation

Moveable plant

Driving Licence