Electrical Fitter / Technician

Rullion; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services company in the East Midlands seeks an experienced Electrical Fitter / Technician. In this hands-on role, you will maintain and service modern rolling stock, ensuring reliability and safety through advanced diagnostic skills. Responsibilities include interpreting electrical schematics, executing complex repairs, and conducting maintenance activities. This is a full-time position offering a competitive pay rate in a dynamic work environment with shift patterns of 4 on, 4 off.

Qualifications

• Experienced Electrical Fitter / Technician with strong electrical bias.
• Proficient in performing diagnostics and repairs on electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical schematics and traction/rolling stock drawings.
• Perform complex fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.

Skills

Electrical schematics interpretation

Complex fault-finding

Advanced diagnostic skills

Leadership capability

Job description

Job title: Electrical Fitter / Technician

Job Type: Temporary Contract

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Start date: Immediate

Duration: 12 month contract | Potential for extension

Pay rate: Competitive

Location: Derby, Derbyshire

Hours of work: Full Time - 40.00 per week

Working Arrangements: 4 on, 4 off shift patterns covering rotational days and nights.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter / Technician to join a dynamic team maintaining and servicing modern rolling stock. This is a hands‑on, high‑level technical role with a strong electrical bias, requiring advanced diagnostic skills and leadership capability.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring the reliability and safety of cutting‑edge rail assets, working in a fast‑paced environment where precision and professionalism are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Expertise

• Interpret electrical schematics and traction / rolling stock drawings.
• Perform complex fault‑finding, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with operational specifications using engineering processes.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Identify and rectify defects, propose corrective actions for repeat issues.

Operational Support

• Respond to in‑service failures and provide technical assistance.
• Maintain accurate records in S...