Senior Tester in Charge

Purpose of the Role

The role will include but is not limited to:

• Tester in Charge Duties as per NR/L2/30014
• Principles testing
• Provide Functional and system testing support where required
• Providing strategy development strategies for signalling schemes
• Production of estimates for testing activities
• Development of testing staff

Person Specification

The minimum requirement necessary upon entry to the role is an IRSE licence in the following categories: 

• 1.3.170, 1.3.190 with 1.3.180 advantageous
• The minimum Signalling work experience necessary to perform the job is typically 5-7 years testing experience preceded by suitable design, construction or maintenance experience or evidence of substantial experience in a similar role.
• The role requires that the following certificates and/or licences be held or working towards: PTS AC, DCCR, ICI, COSS/SWL, Driving Licence, Emergency Life Support, Fire Awareness, Asbestos Awareness, Manual Handling, IOSH Working/Managing Safely, SPWEE, OLEC 1. Various Modular Testing Certification including 1, 2, 3B and 4.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Tester in Charge and Principles Testing duties within the limits of their authority in accordance with NR/L2/SIG/30014, relevant company standards and IRSE requirements.
• Undertake planning and execution of testing activities in accordance with NR/L2/SIG/30014, relevant company standards and IRSE requirements.
• Ensuring that all staff under their direct control receive a briefing on the testing activities they are to carry in a timely manner and in accord with NR/L2/SIG/30014.
• Ensuring all test equipment used is correctly calibrated & controlled and that the detail of individual test equipment is recorded on the briefing sheet.
• Ensuring that all equipment to be tested is done so in accord with the approved Testing Specification.
• Ensuring that the obligation to report any occurrences of undue pressure or coercion within the testing process is understood and exercised by the testing staff.
• As you will expect the organisation may change from time to time and you will be expected to meet the operational requirements. 
• Any other reasonable duties as required from time to time.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary 
• 26 days Annual Leave 
• Industry leading Life Assurance 
• Healthcare Cash Plan 
• Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Eye Care Vouchers 
• Long Service Award 
• Season Ticket Loan 
• Occupational Health Service