Commissioning Technician

As part of a technical team, you will be required to undertake mechanical & electrical testing and detailed fault finding and repair on a fleet of Aventra trains. Successful candidates would be expected to be able to complete all repairs and maintenance (both electrically and mechanically) to the new fleet of hi-tech vehicles. All of these repairs must be to the high safety critical standards. You would be expected to complete the below amongst other tasks:

• Train preparation checks

• Braking tests

• Helping with detailed fault finding and diagnostics

• Tests and repairs on the HVAC systems

• Repairs and calibrations to door systems

• WIFI and CCTV testing

• Re-wires and electrical component changes

• GSMR mods

• Mechanical component changes

• 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

• Production of affirmative closing actions

• Contribution to Health and Safety on a daily basis.

• Completion of a recognised apprenticeship

• Minimum qualification required – NVQ Level 3 in an electrical discipline.

Person profile

• Experience within Rail desirable

• You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative

• You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills

• Experience within Rail desirable

• Use of Laptop’s and diagnostic tools to determine faults

• Ability to work from maintenance manuals and schematics

• Experience of Mechanical or Electrical fault finding

• Experience of Mechanical or Electrical repairs

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.