Tester / 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 Tester.

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.

Assist with 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 a basic 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 basic level

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