Rolling Stock Technician

Rolling Stock Technician/ Train Rider Location: Derby Industry: Rolling Stock Employment Type: Contract 4 on 4 off days Fleet: Class 810 Infinitive Resources is recruiting qualified Rolling Stock Technicians to support…

Pay rate £28/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 September 2026

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Rolling Stock Technician/ Train Rider

Location: Derby
Industry: Rolling Stock
Employment Type: Contract 4 on 4 off days
Fleet: Class 810

Infinitive Resources is recruiting qualified Rolling Stock Technicians to support the dynamic testing, fault identification and system-performance validation of the Class 810 fleet in Derby.

Key Responsibilities

* Support dynamic testing and commissioning activities on Class 810 rolling stock.

* Monitor train systems and equipment performance in real time.

* Diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical and software-integrated systems.

* Investigate defects affecting traction, doors, HVAC, toilets, catering equipment and train-control systems.

* Conduct basic corrective actions and component replacements where required.

* Support engineers with deeper root-cause investigations.

* Accurately log, report and escalate faults identified during testing.

* Capture detailed technical data and test results.

* Work with engineering, testing, commissioning and depot teams to resolve defects.

* Support functional, performance and system-validation testing.

* Verify repairs and modifications through repeat testing.

* Assist with fault resolution during fleet introduction and early service operation.

* Complete technical documentation and engineering records accurately.

* Contribute to reliability improvement and continuous-improvement activities.

* Ensure all work complies with railway safety, quality and technical standards.

Applicants must have:

* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

* Previous experience working within rolling stock maintenance, testing, commissioning or fleet introduction.

* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

* Experience working on electrical, mechanical or software-integrated train systems.

* Ability to interpret technical documentation, drawings and test procedures.

* Experience recording faults and completing technical documentation.

* Strong communication skills.

* Ability to work effectively under pressure within a live testing environment.

* A safety-focused and methodical approach to work.

Experience with traction systems, doors, HVAC, toilets, catering equipment, train-control systems or new-fleet introduction projects would be particularly advantageous.

If you are a qualified Rolling Stock Technician with strong testing, maintenance or fault-finding experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration

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