Colourblind Maintenance Technician?

[Theringding]

Does anyone know if I am allowed to be mildly colourblind as a train maintenance technician? I know that you need perfect colour vision to be a driver/signaller. But can’t figure out if it is necessary as a technician?
Thanks!

 

[L401CJF]

A mate of mine is colourblind, I'm not sure of his exact condition and the extent of his impairment but he works as a day fitter/technician of some description (I'm not sure his exact role!) for a freight operator.

I do know his impairment is enough to prohibit him from safety critical rolls such as driving, dispatching and guard.

I'm aware he applied at a TOC for a similar role previously and was knocked back due to his impairment with them, but I think it depends on the roll, the safety critical related duties involved and of course presumably roles which involve colours such as wiring would probably be a no too.

He has previously worked as a revenue inspector too.

I think the best bet is to make them aware of the condition and the extent to which it affects you when appropriate, and definitely make sure they know at the medical stage!

 

[Theringding]

A mate of mine is colourblind, I'm not sure of his exact condition and the extent of his impairment but he works as a day fitter/technician of some description (I'm not sure his exact role!) for a freight operator.

I do know his impairment is enough to prohibit him from safety critical rolls such as driving, dispatching and guard.

I'm aware he applied at a TOC for a similar role previously and was knocked back due to his impairment with them, but I think it depends on the roll, the safety critical related duties involved and of course presumably roles which involve colours such as wiring would probably be a no too.

He has previously worked as a revenue inspector too.

I think the best bet is to make them aware of the condition and the extent to which it affects you when appropriate, and definitely make sure they know at the medical stage!

It’s always been fine in my current role as an aircraft technician, as there are no colour vision requirements. It’s barley noticeable, I can clearly tell the difference between all colours, I just can’t pass the test!

 

[LowLevel]

It appears to depend on the operator. If you can't pass Ishihara some slam the door shut. Others appear to be far more obliging in looking for ways to accept good people and consequently yes, in some areas I know colour blind people work as maintenance technicians.

 

[Eloise]

It’s always been fine in my current role as an aircraft technician, as there are no colour vision requirements. It’s barley noticeable, I can clearly tell the difference between all colours, I just can’t pass the test!

Could you be 100% certain you can tell the difference between all colours? You wouldn't know if you're colour blind surely. If the test can't be passed then there is an issue.

Loads of roles out there where you can be colour blind and reasonable adjustments can be made. But some roles it is just a no.

 

[No Fault Found]

A mate of mine is colourblind, I'm not sure of his exact condition and the extent of his impairment but he works as a day fitter/technician of some description (I'm not sure his exact role!) for a freight operator.

I do know his impairment is enough to prohibit him from safety critical rolls such as driving, dispatching and guard.

I'm aware he applied at a TOC for a similar role previously and was knocked back due to his impairment with them, but I think it depends on the roll, the safety critical related duties involved and of course presumably roles which involve colours such as wiring would probably be a no too.

He has previously worked as a revenue inspector too.

I think the best bet is to make them aware of the condition and the extent to which it affects you when appropriate, and definitely make sure they know at the medical stage!

I think you’ll find maintenance is rather safety critical

People tend to get rather upset if wheels fall off