Testing Team Leader #RO #UK
- Full-time
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader - Testing to join our testing team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team responsible for testing rail vehicles and ensuring that all activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards before trains are released into service.
You will play a key role in driving performance, supporting continuous improvement, developing team capability and ensuring production targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a team of Test Technicians within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ensure all testing activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards.
- Carry out on-board testing and fault-finding on rail vehicles prior to release into service.
- Monitor team performance and ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
- Support troubleshooting and resolve technical issues in collaboration with Production and Engineering teams.
- Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability and improve performance.
- Deliver team briefings, toolbox talks and support employee inductions.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency savings and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Ensure accurate completion of testing documentation, reports and records.
- Liaise with management to ensure appropriate resources, equipment and training are in place.
- Support competence assessments and ongoing development of team members.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in an engineering, electrical or mechanical discipline.
- Previous experience leading a team within a manufacturing, engineering, testing or production environment.
- Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of working to quality, safety and production standards.
- Ability to coach, train and develop others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of prioritising workloads and managing resources effectively.
- Knowledge of safe working practices within a safety-critical environment.
Desirable
- ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent qualification.
- IOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Qualified Assessor/Train the Trainer certification.
- Experience of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement techniques.
- Rail industry experience.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on the UK's modern rail fleet projects.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Be part of a business committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for developing people, driving performance and delivering high-quality results, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Leader - Testing to join our Testing team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team responsible for testing rail vehicles and ensuring that all activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards before trains are released into service.
You will play a key role in driving performance, supporting continuous improvement, developing team capability and ensuring production targets are achieved.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate a team of Test Technicians within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Ensure all testing activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards.
- Carry out on-board testing and fault-finding on rail vehicles prior to release into service.
- Monitor team performance and ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
- Support troubleshooting and resolve technical issues in collaboration with Production and Engineering teams.
- Coach, mentor and develop team members to build capability and improve performance.
- Deliver team briefings, toolbox talks and support employee inductions.
- Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, efficiency savings and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Ensure accurate completion of testing documentation, reports and records.
- Liaise with management to ensure appropriate resources, equipment and training are in place.
- Support competence assessments and ongoing development of team members.
What We're Looking For
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or recognised apprenticeship in an engineering, electrical or mechanical discipline.
- Previous experience leading a team within a manufacturing, engineering, testing or production environment.
- Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of working to quality, safety and production standards.
- Ability to coach, train and develop others.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of prioritising workloads and managing resources effectively.
- Knowledge of safe working practices within a safety-critical environment.
Desirable
- ILM Level 3 Leadership & Management or equivalent qualification.
- IOSH qualification or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
- Qualified Assessor/Train the Trainer certification.
- Experience of lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement techniques.
- Rail industry experience.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on the UK's modern rail fleet projects.
- Career development and training opportunities.
- Supportive team environment.
- Be part of a business committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for developing people, driving performance and delivering high-quality results, we would love to hear from you.