Job Description:

Electrical Tester (Rail Rolling Stock)

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £49,000 per annum + 33% Shift Allowance
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Tester to join a growing rail engineering team based in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled electrical professional with a strong background in fault finding, diagnostics, and static testing of complex electrical systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out electrical and functional testing on rail vehicles and associated systems to ensure vehicles are safe, compliant, and ready for service. You will work closely with production, engineering, quality, and commissioning teams to diagnose faults, verify installations, and support vehicle delivery programmes.

Candidates with experience from rail, automotive, aerospace, defence, heavy vehicle, marine, bus and coach manufacturing, or other safety-critical engineering environments are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical and functional testing of rail vehicle systems and components.
• Perform static testing activities in accordance with engineering specifications and testing procedures.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults using approved fault-finding techniques.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Test and verify the correct operation of:
• Passenger door systems
• Lighting systems
• HVAC equipment
• Battery systems
• Control circuits
• Communication systems
• Braking interfaces
• Auxiliary electrical systems
• Use a range of electrical test equipment, including multimeters, insulation resistance testers, and specialist rail testing equipment.
• Record and document test results accurately and maintain quality records.
• Investigate test failures and support root cause analysis activities.
• Work alongside engineering and production teams to resolve defects and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with commissioning and validation activities when required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company quality standards, rail industry regulations, and health and safety requirements.
• Support vehicle acceptance and readiness for customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as an Electrical Tester, Test Technician, Electrical Fitter, Commissioning Technician, Diagnostic Technician, or similar role.
• Proven experience of electrical fault finding and static testing on complex electrical or electro-mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, controls, and fault diagnosis techniques.
• Knowledge of safe isolation procedures and electrical testing practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and workmanship.

Suitable Industry Backgrounds

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Rail rolling stock manufacturing, maintenance, overhaul, refurbishment, or commissioning.
• Automotive manufacturing and vehicle testing, including electric vehicles.
• Aerospace and avionics testing environments.
• Defence and military vehicle systems.
• Bus and coach manufacturing or maintenance.
• Heavy commercial vehicles (HGVs) and specialist vehicles.
• Marine electrical systems and vessel commissioning.
• Industrial manufacturing, control panel testing, and automated production equipment.
• Any other safety-critical engineering environment involving complex electrical systems, diagnostics, testing, or commissioning.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience of fault finding and static testing on rail carriages or rolling stock.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND, or equivalent electrical qualification.
• Experience working within manufacturing, maintenance, commissioning, or refurbishment environments.
• Understanding of railway standards and quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of vehicle communication systems, control circuits, and electro-mechanical equipment.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £49,000 per annum.
• 33% Shift Allowance on nights.
• Permanent position with long-term project stability.
• Opportunity to work on modern rail vehicle programmes.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

If you have a strong background in electrical testing, fault finding, diagnostics, and commissioning of complex systems, and are looking to develop your career within the rail sector, we would like to hear from you.