Electrical Technician - Rail

Rullion; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Modifications Technician for the Beckton Depot. This role involves overseeing repair and modification activities on rail fleet components, ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a background in electrical engineering and be familiar with safe working practices. The position offers competitive pay rates under PAYE and Umbrella arrangements, with all necessary PPE provided and health and safety protocols in place.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical repairs, modifications, and overhauls.
• Ability to accurately record and follow procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Run cables and terminate cables in control panels.
• Repair and reassemble components following guidelines.
• Support bogie and wheelset overhauls.

Skills

Background in electrical engineering

Basic fault-finding skills

Previous experience in rail industry

Strong understanding of safety procedures

Computer literacy

Job description

Modifications Technician - Rail

Location: Beckton Depot
Contract: June (with potential for extension)
Shifts: 50 hour weeks

Shift Pattern: 5 nights on / 5 nights off, followed by 4 nights on / 4 nights off. This cycle then repeats.

Pay Rates:

• Umbrella: £29.47 per hour (the rate includes 130% night shift uplift)
• PAYE: £23.66 per hour (the rate includes 130% night shift uplift)

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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

• Running of cables and terminate cables in control panels.
• Repair and reassemble components following technical guidelines.
• Assist the wider team with bogie and wheelset overhauls, supporting collaborative working and skill development.
• Identify and collect required materials and spares from stores.
• Support general depot and rolling stock cleaning when required.

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical repairs, modifications, and overhauls as part of the Engineering Team.
• Work safely and efficiently within a structured maintenance environment.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required technical and safety standards.

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Background in electrical engineering or a similar process-based environment.
• Basic fault-finding skills.
• Previous experience working within the rail industry is desirable.
• Ability to accurately record work completed and follow all procedures.
• Strong understanding of safe use and care of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including manual handling, COSHH, and biohazards.
• Computer literacy and the ability to interpret technical documents.
• Capable of producing detailed technical reports when required.

All PPE provided by the client and Health and Safety explained before and on site.

Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 926 1715

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