Commissioning Technician
Posted 1 week ago by Shorterm Group
£38 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
Summary: The Commissioning Technician role involves testing and repairing various systems such as HVAC, CCTV, and lighting within a rail environment. The position requires a minimum of 45 hours of work per week, with a focus on diagnostics and fault finding. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in rolling stock testing or commissioning. A drug and alcohol test is mandatory for all applicants prior to employment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tests and repairs on the systems including HVAC, CCTV, PIS and lighting
- Braking tests
- Helping with detailed fault finding and diagnostics
- Re-wires and electrical component changes
- Repairs and calibrations to door systems
- Download train data from on board train data recorders using laptops
- Run diagnostics software to identify faults with various train systems i.e. hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, train management systems & on board computers
- System software updates as required
Key Skills:
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent award in an Engineering discipline
- Minimum 2 years Rolling Stock testing or commissioning experience
- Ability to pass a drugs and alcohol test
Salary (Rate): £36.00 hourly
City: Melton Mowbray
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Commissioning Technician
Location: Melton Mowbray
Hourly Pay Rate: £36.00 Umbrella + 1.5x O/T rate (P.A.Y.E. option available)
Shifts: Minimum of 45 hours a week
Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri 9 hours per day, days and mornings/afternoons
Duration: Long term contract
Start Date: Early June 2026
Position Summary: You will be responsible for:
- Tests and repairs on the systems including HVAC, CCTV, PIS and lighting
- Braking tests
- Helping with detailed fault finding and diagnostics
- Re-wires and electrical component changes
- Repairs and calibrations to door systems
- Download train data from on board train data recorders using laptops
- Run diagnostics software to identify faults with various train systems i.e. hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, train management systems & on board computers.
- System software updates as required
Qualifications / Education required:
- Minimum requirements NVQ Level 3 or equivalent award in an Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 2 years Rolling Stock testing or commissioning experience
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.