Electrical Technician - Rail

Rullion Managed Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digs can be provided by the client

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services is seeking an Electrical Modifications Technician to support a major rolling stock project at Beckton Depot. You will overhaul, repair, and modify wheelsets, bogies, and components, adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires electrical engineering background, fault-finding ability, and rail sector familiarity. 50-hour weeks, days only, Monday to Friday, with digs provided by the client. Contract starts in June with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Background in electrical engineering or similar process-based environment.
• Basic fault-finding skills.
• Rail industry experience desirable.
• Ability to accurately record work and follow procedures.
• Knowledge of PPE, health and safety requirements (COSHH, biohazards).
• Computer literacy and ability to interpret technical documents.
• Capable of producing detailed technical reports when required.

Responsibilities

• Run and terminate cables in control panels.
• Repair and reassemble components following guidelines.
• Assist with bogie and wheelset overhauls and material collection.
• Support general depot and rolling stock cleaning when required.
• Deliver high-quality mechanical repairs and overhauls as part of the Engineering Team.
• Work safely within a structured maintenance environment.
• Ensure all work meets safety and technical standards.

Skills

Electrical engineering background

Fault-finding

Rail industry knowledge

Work accuracy recording

PPE and safety

COSHH and biohazards knowledge

Computer literacy

Technical documentation reading

Technical reporting

Job description

Electrical Modifications Technician - Rail

Location: Beckton Depot

Contract: June (with potential for extension)

Shifts: 50 hour weeks. Days only - Monday - Friday

Digs can be provided by the client

Umbrella: £31.06 per hour / £32.92 (the rate includes 130% night shift uplift)

PAYE: £24.49 per hour (the rate includes 130% night shift uplift)Inside IR35

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 (phone number removed)

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