Avionic Tech Into Rolling Stock

Are you a skilled avionics tech with NVQ level 3 in Electrical Engineering looking to get into the Rolling Stock industry We want to hear from you.
Job title: Commissioning Technicians
Job location: Oxley, West Midlands
Rate: 28.85 PAYE / 37.00 Umbrella
Shifts: Double Days (Morning and Afternoons)
Start date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months
Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics and Defence.
Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer.
Position Summary:
As part of a small technical team, you will be required to undertake mechanical & electrical maintenance, detailed fault finding and repair on the 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 these repairs must be to the high safety critical standards. Duties could include the following:
Checking train systems including TPWS (Train protection and Warning Systems), AWS (Automatic Warning Systems), PIS (Passenger Information Systems), Traction, braking, doors, radios, CCTVs, HVAC units DOO (Driver only operations systems) and MVB (communication network system).
Using manufacturer supplied computer programs to interrogate and program parts and systems.
Gather evidence of faults and create reports to ensure warranty covered parts are replaced
Liaising with reliability engineers and the customer to ensure there is a continuous improvement to fleet reliability
Carrying out inspections and checks to ensure reliability of fleet
The candidate 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 - Global System for Mobile Communications
Mechanical component changes
Download train data from on board train data recorders using laptops - On Train Test Runs.
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 daily.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualification required - NVQ Level 3 in an electrical discipline.
Person profile:
Electrical experience within Rail Rolling Stock DMU or EMU
Electrical experience on Forces Vehicles (Aircraft, Armoured Vehicles etc.)
You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative
You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills
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
Interview process:
Face to face interview
Trade test
Written Elec and Mech tests
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN 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.