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Rail Engineer/ Technician

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Dyddiad hysbysebu: 05 Mai 2026
Cyflog: £21.31 i £34.69 yr awr
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 04 Mehefin 2026
Lleoliad: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6UG
Cwmni: Randstad CPE
Math o swydd: Dros dro
Cyfeirnod swydd: PR-1508414_1777970906

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Are you a detail-oriented Engineer with a passion for precision? We are looking for a Test Technician to join the world-class Hitachi Rail team in Newton Aycliffe.

This isn't just routine maintenance; you will be at the forefront of rail innovation, responsible for the complex fault-finding and validation of fleet trains. If you take pride in your technical accuracy and want to work on some of the most advanced rail vehicles in the UK, we want to hear from you.

Location: Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6UG

Contract: Temporary, ongoing (ASAP Start)

Shifts: Mon-Fri - Weekly Rotational - Days shift: 07:00 - 15:00 & Backshift - 14:30 - 22:30

Pay:
£21.31 hourly days & £25.57 hourly afternoons -backshift (PAYE)
£28.91 hourly days & £34.69 hourly afternoons - backshift (Umbrella)

Your Role

As a key member of the engineering team, your day-to-day will involve:

  • Testing & Validation: Performing routine and complex testing on fleet trains to ensure safety and performance.

  • Complex Fault-Finding: Using engineering drawings and specialised tools (Rapier) to diagnose and resolve technical issues.

  • Technical Collaboration: Working alongside Lead Technicians and Engineers to investigate failures and provide critical technical feedback.

  • Quality Maintenance: Ensuring all work meets the rigorous standards expected of world-class rail manufacturing.


What You'll Need

  • Qualification: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Essential).

  • Technical Literacy: The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.

  • Experience: A background in fault-finding, maintenance, or validation (Rail experience is a major plus, but other engineering backgrounds such as Mechanical and Electrical are welcome).

  • Communication: Strong verbal and written skills for reporting technical failures.


How to Apply

If you are ready to start ASAP with a global leader in rail technology, click APPLY NOW or contact us directly to discuss the next steps

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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