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 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.