Job title: Rolling Stock Overhaul Technician
Job Type: Contract
Location: Edinburgh, EH8 7SY (must live within reasonable distance)
Duration: 12 month contract | Potential for extension and Permanent opportunity
Pay rate: Competitive
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Hours of work: Full Time
Shift pattern: Days & Nights on rotating shifts
Overview
Rullion are recruiting experienced Overhaul Technicians to support the corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of modern rolling stock assets within a busy rail depot environment. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically advanced fleets as part of a highly skilled maintenance and modifications team, supporting fleet reliability, availability and safety through planned overhaul, repair and continuous improvement activities.
Responsibilities
- Carry out scheduled overhaul and mechanical maintenance activities
- Undertake rolling stock modification work to improve performance and reduce downtime
- Support new train introduction and maintenance acceptance processes
- Perform basic fault finding, rectification and repair as required
- Accurately record work completed and materials used via the Maintenance Management System (MMS)
- Ensure MMS records provide a clear auditable trail for reporting and analysis
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across depot and fleet activities
- Support production plans and work collaboratively with Team Leaders and Managers
- Attend and complete all required technical and safety training
- Adhere strictly to all Health & Safety processes and procedures
- Be prepared to travel and stay overnight away from base location for short periods when required
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering or an Engineering-based NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
- Experience working in a modern engineering or maintenance environment
- Proven experience carrying out overhaul and modification work on Rolling Stock (experience preferred but full training provided)
- Strong safety awareness within an operational environment
- Experience using modern Maintenance Management Systems (MMS)
- Confident using modern fault-finding and repair techniques
- Applicants from Aerospace, Heavy Transport, Automotive, Electric Vehicles or Ex-Forces Engineering backgrounds are also encouraged to apply
Behavioural & Personal Attributes
- Comfortable working independently or as part of a team
- Strong understanding of and compliance with internal and external rules and regulations
- Calm, professional and diplomatic under pressure
- Able to investigate complex mechanical and electrical faults and produce detailed reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Loyal, committed, confident and driven
Desirable Skills & Competencies
- Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Ability to read electrical, pneumatic and mechanical schematics
- Experience with depot plant and equipment (bogie drops, presses, cranes, jacks, air systems)
- Train driving, Depot Protection, First Aid or Fire Warden competencies
- Full UK driving licence
Additional Requirements
- Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of Edinburgh
- Right to work in the UK
- Ability to provide proof of technical qualifications
- Willingness to work days and nights on a rotating shift pattern
What’s On Offer
- Long-term contract with strong potential for extension
- PPE provided by Rullion
- Full tooling provided on site
- On-site mess room with kitchen facilities
- Coverall cleaning service
- Changing facilities, lockers and showers
Safety
This is a safety-critical environment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo Drugs & Alcohol testing and work in strict accordance with Health & Safety controls and procedures at all times.
Equal Opportunities
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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