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Manchester
Rullion
Technician
Posted: 30 September
Offer description

Overhaul Technician

Contract Role: 18 Months

Location: Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR

Shift Pattern: 2 weeks of days, followed by 2 weeks of nights - on rotation.

Hours: 44hrs per week

Start and Finish times: (Subject to change at client's request)

Days: 07:00 - 18:00

Nights: 19:00 - 06:00

Pay:

* Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £30.72 per hour / Umbrella £35.18 per hour
* Post 12 weeks: PAYE £33.97 per hour / Umbrella £39.96 per hour
* Post 12 weeks (after tech competency achieved): PAYE £36.41 per hour / Umbrella £42.85 per hour

Additional Retainer: £1.00 per hour (paid upon project completion and return of tooling in satisfactory condition)

This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company.


Overview

Join a team of 80+ skilled professionals at Manchester Train Care Centre, working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and reliability of one of the UK's most iconic high-speed fleets, while developing your skills with a world-leading rail organisation.

At Rullion, we value contractor welfare. You'll have a dedicated on-site account manager for support throughout the project, ensuring a positive working environment where your wellbeing and professional growth come first.


Purpose of the Role

As part of the overhaul team, you will:

* Service, maintain, repair, and overhaul rolling stock and equipment (including advanced train technologies) in line with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI).
* Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while seeking opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

* Provide technical support to the Overhaul team in the provision of fault-finding expertise and assistance with train repair and train maintenance and test (Where assessed)
* Partake in gathering required data downloads on critical performance systems.
* Undertake static testing and dynamic test runs post Overhaul
* Positioning of fault data into shared drive facility.
* Carry out fault finding and investigate faults.
* Component exchange
* Carry out Testing & Re-Commissioning activities on vehicles and trains in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures.
* Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems.
* Assist with the validation of documentation issued in support of maintenance and repair activities, special checks, modifications and experiments.
* Carry out all duties in accordance with the Traincare Centre quality and safety procedures.
* General depot duties e.g.: Line of Routes
* Alista, SAP and SES input (Any future business IT systems)
* Mentoring others as and when required
* Understand and abide by safety notices, rules & regulations and follow safe working practices, H&SAWA and COSHH
* Work in conjunction with our clients lifesaving rules
* Comply with and enforce our clients Health and Safety Policy


Qualifications & Skills

* HNC or above in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
* Practical technical experience and sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering aspects of EMU's and other transportation
* Solid technical and IT skills with PC and office packages


Experience (desirable)

* Rolling stock (locomotives or rail vehicles) preferred
* Military (REME or other Military Engineering)
* Aerospace
* Automotive vehicles such as HGV's, Buses, Lorries, Electric Vehicles, Automobiles


Requirements

* Live within commuting distance of Manchester city centre
* Right to work in the UK and able to provide proof of qualifications


Benefits

* PPE supplied by Rullion
* Client-provided tooling
* On-site messroom with kitchen facilities
* Coverall cleaning service
* Changing facilities with lockers and showers

This is a safety-critical role. Candidates must pass a drug & alcohol test and comply with strict Health & Safety controls.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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