Dual Skilled (Electrical & Mechanical) Overhaul Team Member

Rullion; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

On-site kitchen facilities

Cleaning service for coveralls

Changing facilities with lockers

Job summary

Rullion is seeking an Overhaul Team Member to join our Manchester team, contributing to a major overhaul project for high-speed trains. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing equipment with a focus on safety and efficiency.

You'll work 48 hours a week on a shift pattern that includes both days and nights. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications, with experience in rolling stock or similar fields being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Time Served Apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualification.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance required.
• Experience on locomotives or other rail vehicles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock and equipment.
• Conduct corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure adherence to depot protection procedures and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Time Served Apprenticeship

Good Communication Skills

Technical and IT Skills

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Overhaul Team Member - Dual Skilled (Electrical/Mechanical)

Overview:

You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet.

Rullion has a strong long-standing partnership with our client and we place great importance on contractor welfare. Your wellbeing is our priority, with an experienced on-site account manager available to support you throughout the project. This role not only offers an enjoyable working environment, but also the chance to develop valuable skills to progress further in your career.

Purpose of Role:

You will be working as part of the overhaul team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock and equipment, including the latest generation in train technology to laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instructions

Ensuring all Overhaul activities are carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

Location:

Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR

Start Date:

ASAP

Envisaged End Date:

End of September 2027

Shift Pattern:

• Days and Nights on a 2-week shift rotation

Hours:

48 hours per week average over a 4-week period (Working hours will cover the odd weekend as required.)

Shift Rotation - 2 Weeks of Days / 2 Weeks of Nights

Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £22.95 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £29.71 per hour

Post 12 weeks: PAYE £22.95 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £31.35 per hour

An additional retainer of £1.00 per hour on all hours worked will be payable.

This is subject to tooling returned in satisfactory condition and you have completed the project.

This role is inside of IR35 regulations and therefore PAYE or Umbrella Company payment options apply.

Benefits

• PPE provided by Rullion
• Tooling provided by the Client
• On-site Messroom with kitchen facilities
• Coverall cleaning service available
• Changing facilities with lockers and Showers

Qualifications and Skills required:

Time Served Apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualification

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance (Or equivalent general qualification with electrical inclusion)

Good verbal and written communication skills

Technical and IT Skills

Experience

• Rolling Stock (Experience on locomotives or other rail vehicles)
• Military (REME or other Military Engineering)
• Aerospace
• Automotive vehicles such as HGV's, Buses, Lorries, Electric Vehicles, Automobiles
• Other industries will also be considered (Candidates will be trade tested prior to offer)

Requirements

• You must live within a reasonable travelling distance to our client's facility in Manchester City Centre
• You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of technical qualification

Responsibilities

Work as directed by the Overhaul Production Manager, will comply with:

• All depot protection procedures
• Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, HASAW (Health and Safety at Work) and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
• Will adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current standard

Will be responsible for:

As part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification and overhaul activities in line with VMI (Vehicle Maintenance Instruction) documentation, including.

• Corrective maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical)
• Preventative maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical)
• Component exchange
• Final work and process inspections as required (Peer checks)
• Fault finding and reporting
• General depot duties e.g. Line of Route audits
• General housekeeping / 5s activities
• SAP and SES input (Training dependant)
• Crane driving and lifting equipment where training has been provided & competent
• Mentoring others as and when required
• Work in conjunction with our client's lifesaving rules
• Comply with and enforce our clients Health and Safety policy

Due to working in a safety critical environment, you will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Testing and will follow strict Health & Safety controls and guidelines.

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