Shorterm Group
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.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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