Testing Technician
Posted 1 day ago by Shorterm Group
£33 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary: The Test & Commissioning Technician role involves working at a modern Rolling Stock production facility, focusing on implementing modifications for the new London Underground Stock. The technician will conduct tests, repairs, and diagnostics on various train systems, ensuring functionality and compliance. This ongoing contract position requires a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and at least two years of relevant experience. The role demands the ability to pass a drugs and alcohol test as part of standard procedure in rail depots.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tests and repairs on the systems including HVAC, CCTV, PIS and lighting
- 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 conduct detailed fault finding and diagnostics
- Experience with electrical component changes and repairs
- Proficiency in using diagnostic software and downloading train data
- Strong understanding of train systems including HVAC, CCTV, and PIS
Salary (Rate): £33.00/hour
City: Goole
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Job Title: Test & Commissioning Technician
Location: East Yorkshire
Hourly Pay Rate: £24.55 Paye / £33.00 Umbrella
Shifts: Minimum of 40 hours a week, potentially rising to 45 hours after 12 weeks
Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri 06:30 - 14:30 / 14:30 - 22:30 rotating weekly
Duration: On-going contract
Start Date: January 2026
Position Summary:
Working at a modern Rolling Stock production facility you who will initially be engaged for the implementation of a suite of modifications for the new London Underground Stock.
You will be responsible for:
- Tests and repairs on the systems including HVAC, CCTV, PIS and lighting
- 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.