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Test Technician- Rolling Stock

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK1, England, UK
Listing for: TXM Recruit
Contract, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Test Engineer
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Test Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 47000 - 61000 GBP Yearly GBP 47000.00 61000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Test Technician Rolling Stock We are currently recruiting experienced Test Technicians to support rolling stock testing and commissioning activities within a safety-critical depot environment. This role is expected to start in February and offers competitive shift rates across early, late and night shifts. Shift Patterns & Rates Early / Afternoon Shifts 06:0014:00 / 14:0022:00 Early finish on Fridays £40000-£51900 Including shift allowance (Depending on experience) Night Shifts 22:0006:00 (Monday Thursday) 16:0021:00 (Friday) £47000-£61000 Including Shift allowance (Depending on experience)

Role Overview This is a skilled, safety-critical role requiring a high level of technical competence. You will be responsible for carrying out functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock types following maintenance, modification or production activities. The role demands strong fault-finding capability, the ability to work from written instructions, and the confidence to work independently where required.

Key Responsibilities Carry out functional testing and commissioning of rolling stock to defined standards Lead fault identification and rectification using recognised fault-finding techniques Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings Investigate rolling stock faults with minimal supervision Download, analyse and process train diagnostic data Test a wide range of onboard systems Produce detailed technical reports relating to fault investigation and test results Maintain accurate test documentation, fault logs and test sheets Liaise with production and engineering teams as required Work within high-voltage and safety-critical environments Support off-site depot activities when required Deputise for the Test Team Leader when necessary Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed Essential Requirements Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in a relevant discipline Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability Detailed knowledge of railway vehicle systems and components Proven experience working in a safety-critical environment Ability to fault find complex circuits and systems to an advanced level Competent in producing technical and analytical reports Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Strong understanding of 5S principles High awareness of safety and quality requirement A safety critical medical and drugs and alcohol will need to be carried out.

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