Test Technician

Req ID: 449264

Location: Primarily Dublin + Irish Rail Network

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 05/05/2024

Salary + Benefits: Excellent salary, Contributed private healthcare, Contributory pension scheme + Flexible benefits.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains, train services, and signalling infrastructure projects. It has built just under 40% of the UK’s mainline train fleet, all the fleets currently in service with London Underground and Dublin’s LUAS.

It is building the UK’s biggest train programme in a generation – AVENTRA - for seven of the UK’s largest train operating companies, is ramping up to build the next generation of Greater Dublin’s commuter trains, DART+ as well as 54 HS2 high-speed trains in a Joint Venture. Alstom also supports 66% of the UK fleet through its Services business and is the UK’s leading CP6 signalling & infrastructure provider.

Employing 6,000 people across the UK and Ireland, we design, build and test trains at the UK’s largest end-to-end train manufacturing factory in Derby and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, as well as 30 train services depots across the UK&I.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your electrical systems knowledge as a technical team member in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Train manager and work alongside our active and highly resourceful colleagues.

You’ll be able to demonstrate your unique attributes and skills. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, carry out testing and commissioning activities on dart+ trains in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of all static and dynamic testing and warranty issues.

We’ll look to you to:

• Develop and increase knowledge of all Dart+ train functions and sub-systems.
• Troubleshooting of all warranty defects and provide technical assistance on TSSSA contract.
• Establishment of new wiring and modifications
• Upload software and downloads to carry out critical asset repairs and upgrades.
• Apply special processes as crimping and torque tightening.
• Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems.
• Review and rectify test specifications and documentation for functional tests.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Qualified Electrician FETAC level 6 National craft certificate (NCC) or equivalent qualification     
• Strong previous experience in similar roles.
• Ability to read detailed electrical drawings and cable schedules.
• Ability to fault find/diagnose issues on installations while testing.
• Experience of hydraulics, pneumatics and mechanics.
• Experience of working within a process/production environment.
• Working knowledge of quality and health and safety standards and systems preferable

Successful Candidates will be expected to attend training in Poland, fully expensed for approx. 40-60 days.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Work with Alstom to deliver innovative and sustainable transport systems.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise Alstom’s essential values - Agile, Inclusive and Responsible. These values are the driving force for Alstom employees in their working lives working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Advancement in career progression and career growth
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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