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Location
Wolverton and Greenleys
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£34000 - £44000 per annum
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Contact:
Joshua Atkinson
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Contact email:
Joshua.Atkinson@txmrecruit.co.uk
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Contact phone:
01332974922
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Job ref:
BH-36758
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Published:
about 8 hours ago
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Expiry date:
2024-11-14
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Startdate:
2024-11-11
Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £34,000 - £44,000 (with shift allowance)
Shift: Monday to Friday, 22:00 - 06:00 (33% Shift Allowance)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking a skilled Tester to join a leading rolling stock company based in Milton Keynes. This position requires a highly competent individual with an apprenticeship or recognised training programme in mechanical/electrical engineering, capable of producing high-quality work in accordance with UK rail safety regulations.
As a Tester, you will perform functional testing and commissioning of EMU/DMU and other rolling stock post-works. You will also assist in fault identification and rectification, working independently and to written instructions to help ensure the Depot provides top-level service.
Responsibilities:
- Perform tasks as directed by your line manager.
- Read and interpret schematic drawings.
- Investigate and resolve rolling stock faults with minimal supervision.
- Work in high-voltage environments.
- Download and process train diagnostic data.
- Conduct basic fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
- Test various on-train systems and produce complex, analytical technical reports.
- Deputise for the test team leader when required.
- Maintain test paperwork, including test sheets and fault logs.
- Liaise with production departments as needed.
- Attend off-site railway depots to support customer requirements.
- Complete additional reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager.
Person Specification
- Qualifications:
- Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in a relevant field.
- Competent in electric/mechanical fault-finding techniques.
Skills - Ability to fault-find complex circuits and systems to a basic level.
- Computer literate, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Strong understanding of 5S principles.
- Awareness of safety and quality standards.
Salary and Progression:
- £34,000 to £44,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Candidates without rail experience will start at the lower end with room for progression.
- Candidates with extensive rail experience will be placed toward the higher end of the salary banding.
- Shift allowance of 33% for permanent night shifts.
Transferrable industries include:
-Rail, hgv, aviation, bus, reme, plant, marine, facilities maintenance, facilities management, fmcg")
If this role sounds of interest, please **APPLY**.
