Rolling Stock Test Engineer
KeolisAmey Docklands operates the Docklands Light Railway on behalf of Transport for London, delivering safe, reliable and innovative transport services across East and Southeast London.
We are committed to engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining a safe and reliable fleet for our customers.
We are looking for a Test Engineer to manage and develop our rolling stock testing capability, ensuring train components are reliable, safe and fit for service.
This is a hands\-on engineering role combining testing, fault investigation, reliability improvement and technical development, supporting both day\-to\-day operations and longer\-term fleet performance.
You will play a key role in reducing unnecessary component repairs, improving system reliability, and enhancing in\-house technical capability.
What You’ll Do
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- Develop and implement test processes and equipment to support fleet reliability
- Manage and operate rolling stock test equipment and facilities
- Diagnose faults and verify component performance to reduce unnecessary external repairs
- Support in\-house repair capability development for train components
- Work with Production, Stores and Engineering teams to ensure parts are fit for service
- Analyse failure and reliability data to identify improvement opportunities
- Support technical investigations with suppliers, including site visits where required
- Contribute to technical documentation, including maintenance and test instructions
- Support engineering projects and technical change (CAP process)
- Assist in improving fleet performance and system reliability
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Essential
- Degree or higher qualification in Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of engineering principles, testing and fault finding
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
- Good IT skills (MS Office)
- Experience working in an engineering, maintenance or technical environment
Desirable
- Working towards or ability to achieve IEng or CEng accreditation
- Experience with rolling stock, rail or similar complex systems
- Knowledge of diagnostic or engineering software tools
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- Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominated household member
- 75% discount on National Rail season tickets
- Interest\-free season ticket loan
- Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution
- Access to a range of wellbeing and employee benefits
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At KeolisAmey Docklands, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
You’ll be part of a team that plays a critical role in delivering a safe and reliable railway for London.
Apply Now
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If you are passionate about engineering, testing and improving system reliability, we’d love to hear from you.
CLOSING DATE: 19th June 2026
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