Night Shift Mechanical Fitter

Rolling Stock / GU Mechanical Technician Job Type: Contract Location: Bristol Duration: 6 month contract | Potential for extension Pay rate: Competitive IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Hours of work: 55 per week | Full Time Shift pattern: Night shifts | Sunday Night to Thursday Night each week Rullion are supporting a leading rolling stock organisation in the search for a Rolling Stock Technician to join their team maintaining a modern Class 800 fleet at Stoke Gifford Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician to work on one of the UK’s most advanced fleets, playing a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and performance across a busy operational railway. The Opportunity You will be responsible for carrying out both preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring trains are serviced, repaired and returned to service in line with strict operational and safety standards. This is a varied role combining depot-based maintenance with occasional attendance at outstations and main line locations. Full training is provided to those who do not have previous Rolling Stock experience. Applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Perform scheduled maintenance activities in line with vehicle maintenance instructions* Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes and procedures* Assist with new train introduction and maintenance acceptance activities* Attend outstations and mainline locations for maintenance support as required* Accurately record all work and material usage within maintenance management systems* Support Team Leaders and Shift Managers in delivering the production plan* Adhere to all health, safety and quality standards at all times What We’re Looking For Essential:* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Maintenance* applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply* Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability (mechanical & electrical advantageous)* Experience using maintenance management systems and diagnostics tools* Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical schematics* Experience with modifications and fleet campaigns* IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)* Experience with powered plant (e.g. cranes, bogie drops, air systems) Mandatory Requirements* This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team working on a flagship fleet, where your skills will directly impact reliability and passenger service. from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants….