Rolling Stock Validation and Verification Technician.

Rolling Stock Validation and Verification technician – New Fleet Introduction

£29.00 per hour day rate

£35.00 night rate

Shift: 6-days (Monday-Saturday) on a three week shift rotation (Shift pattern available upon application)

On Track Group is a leading provider of maintenance and servicing solutions for rolling stock in the UK. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Validation and Verification Technician to join our team in Taffs Wells. This is position expected to last until 31 March 2027 and will be paid at a rate of £29 - £35 per hour for 3-week shift pattern rotation.

A field-based, safety-critical role riding new trains across the network during trial running and early passenger service, acting as the on-board eyes and ears for the fleet introduction programme.

Riding newly introduced trains in service across the network, observing and recording how the fleet performs against expected standards

Witnessing test carried out by OEM Engineers or third parties suppliers.

Monitoring key systems on board — traction, braking, doors, HVAC, PIS, CCTV, and cab equipment — and logging any anomalies or deviations

Reporting faults, deficiencies, and observations accurately into the fleet management system to support the wider engineering and commissioning team

Acting as the on-train point of contact between train crew, depot engineers, network control, and the OEM's technical representatives

Witnessing and recording test runs, feeding results into the formal commissioning and acceptance record

Noting patterns and trends in performance data, escalating concerns to the Fleet Introduction Manager or manufacturer as required

Attending debrief sessions and contributing to daily and weekly fleet performance reports

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable individual who is committed to delivering high-quality work and maintaining the safety and integrity of our rolling stock. In return, we offer a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing company.

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV.

or call 0800 772 3865 for further details

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