Exam Technician

Job title: Exam Technician
Job location: South East London
Hourly pay rate: £19.72 PAYE / £25.10 Umbrella
Shift Pattern: Mon - Thurs Days
Hours per week: 50
Duration: On-going
Start date: ASAP

Company Summary:
A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle service, maintenance and manufacturing company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over 70,000 employees in 60 countries worldwide.

Position Summary:
As an Exam Technician you will be working on a live rail depot as a member of a team servicing Rolling Stock fleets. Prior to a Train entering onto the rail network, the train systems and equipment which are critical to the safety of the passengers and/or crew, must be correctly configured and tested to ensure that the vehicle is fit for operation. You will also be working on units requiring technical attention before they may be moved, for example removal of current shoe gear, shall undergo additional preparation following a Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI). This could involve the following duties:
* Testing of essential vehicle control systems required for the movement including the train braking system
* Checking of defect reporting systems designed to advise known safety defects or restrictions applicable to the movement of the Train.
* Checking the presence of external equipment and systems connected to the vehicle, or in the path of the vehicle, for example wheel scotches, derailers, shore electrical supplies etc.
* Checking the correct operation of windscreen clearing/cleaning equipment
* Checking the safe condition of passenger and traincrew accommodation, for example lighting, heating etc.
* Door systems check
* Checking Oil levels / Oil Change
* Checking Water levels
* Using a laptop to run a diagnostics check
* Carry out basic Heating & Ventilation modifications
* Carry out basic seating modifications / Grab rail modifications
* Checking Driver seats / Wiper motors/ Couplers/ Actuators

Person Profile/Experience:
Previous Rolling Stock experience preferred though not essential. Engineers with mechanical experience from Aviation, HGV, PCV, Marine, Plant, Armed Forces or technical industries will be considered the ideal candidate will:
* Have the ability to carry out routine maintenance from written instructions.
* Knowledge of computer-based asset management system to record and close out work completed.
* Be able to review work carried out and improve sequencing in order to reduce timings to a minimum.
* Be able to prioritise work to maximise output with resources available.

Qualifications:
A recognised apprenticeship or level 3 NVQ equivalent in an Engineering discipline the minimum requirement for this role.

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

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.

Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client