Job Description
Technician - Trains
Location: Southampton
Contract: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Shifts: Nights only
* Shift Pattern: 5 nights on / 5 nights off, followed by 4 nights on / 4 nights off. This cycle then repeats
* Pay Rates:
* Umbrella: £30.42 per hour (the rate includes 130% night shift uplift)
* PAYE: £23.17 per hour (the rate includes 130% night shift uplift)
Role Overview
We are looking for skilled Technicians to support a major Rolling Stock project, working on a variety of rail fleets within a modern, well-equipped depot. You'll be responsible for overhaul, repair, and modification activities on wheelsets, bogies, and associated components, working to all required safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct initial inspections of wheelsets and bogies, recording all findings accurately.
2. Safely remove axle bearings, wheel pans, and other components without causing damage.
3. Carry out paint removal, surface defect removal, and general component preparation.
4. Perform oil draining/filling on wheelset gearboxes, couplings, and related parts.
5. Remove and disassemble wheelsets and frames in line with engineering procedures.
6. Repair and reassemble components following technical guidelines.
7. Assist t...