Shorterm Group
Electrical Tester (Rolling Stock)
Electrical Tester (Rolling Stock) at Shorterm Group, based in Derby, East Midlands, paying £18.29 - £19.64 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £18.29 - £19.64 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse & Industrial
About 18% above the going rate for warehouse & industrial
Reference 57393703
About the role
Job title: Electrical Test Technician
Job location: Derby, Derbyshire
Hourly pay rate: Mornings £18.29 Paye or £23.19 Umbrella
Afternoons £19.64 Paye or £24.95 Umbrella
Shifts: Mornings and Afters
Hours per week: 37 hours a week
Duration: 12 Months+ (predicted)
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered: RAF, Rail, Rolling Stock, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering.
Client Summary:
Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing.
Position Summary:
The role is geared around Fault finding and diagnosing of 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). Ensure trains leave the site fully tested with no quality defects.
Experience Considered:
* In-depth Electrical knowledge
* Good understanding of manufacturing process
* Experience reading schematics / written working instructions
* Testing (megger meters' / flash tests / continuity tests)
* Fault Finding / Diagnostics / Problem Solving
* Wiring
* Methodical and meticulous approach
* Confidence to sign off and put your name against your workmanship
* Electrical Qualification
* Ability to prioritise work to maximise output
* Be computer literate (data downloads are part of the position)
* Work within a small team and on your own on occasions
* Have a safe approach to work within an industrial environment
* Be able to react and to solve problems as you uncover them
* HV aware
Additional Information:
A must is a formal Electrical Engineering Qualification I.e. Apprenticeship, Degree, HND, HNC, 16th/17 edition, Level 3 Electrical Installation, 2391 City and Guilds Testing.
Please forward a copy of your CV, qualifications and ID to the contact details below…
Email:
Phone:
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.
Reference: 57393703 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 6 Nov 2026 · Listed via Shorterm Group
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