Team Leader - Testing

CAF Rolling Stock UK

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.

We offer some great benefits for our colleagues; with some highlights listed below:

• 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service) + 8 bank holidays; plus annual leave carry over / cash-in option
• Healthcare Cash Plan including claimable costs for optical, dental and other health benefits
• Day 1 Life Assurance cover, amounting to 4x Annual Salary
• Free Eye Tests for all DSE users
• Excellent Pension Scheme with 3% Employee and 6% Employer contributions
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Pay and Leave Benefits
• Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street and online retailers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line
• Professional Membership and Sponsorship Policy for Colleague Development
• 8 paid hours per year, working with local charities in support of Social Value
• Dedicated Women’s Network
• Proud signatories of the Dying to Work Charter; Living Wage Foundation and Armed Forces covenant