Lead Electrical Technician

Rullion Managed Services; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Lead Technician in Derby to join a busy depot, supporting servicing, fault finding, repair and reliability improvements for modern rolling stock. You will bring NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, and experience with maintenance management systems such as SAP; 24/7 shift roster experience preferred.

This 6-month contract offers potential extension and competitive pay, with duties including leading fault-finding, producing scopes

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification).
• Experience working in maintenance, overhaul, modification or production environments.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using maintenance management systems.
• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster.
• Excellent safety awareness within a regulated engineering environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on rolling stock assets.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Identify and rectify electrical defects.
• Produce technical scopes of work and support reliability improvements.
• Provide technical support during service failures and depot operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using SAP and other maintenance systems.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Diagnostic skills

Independent work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Job title: Lead Technician Job Type: 6 month contract with possible extension Location: Derby Pay rate: £26.92 per hour PAYE or £35.98 per hour Umbrella IR35: Inside Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off (days & nights), overtime available

Are you an experienced Electrician Technician ready to step into a lead role with one of the UK's most advanced train fleets?

We are seeking a Technician to join a busy maintenance depot in Derby, supporting the servicing, fault finding, repair, and reliability improvement of modern rolling stock. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled electrical technician looking for a long-term contract with strong earning potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on rolling stock assets.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Identify and rectify electrical defects.
• Produce technical scopes of work and support reliability improvements.
• Provide technical support during service failures and depot operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using SAP and other maintenance systems.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience working in maintenance, overhaul, modification or production environments
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience using maintenance management systems.
• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster
• Excellent safety awareness within a regulated engineering environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Engineering Backgrounds Encouraged to Apply

• Rail & Rolling Stock
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Electric Vehicles (EV)
• Heavy Transport
• Ex-Forces Engineering
• Manufacturing, Industrial or Safety-Critical Environments

Safety Critical Role: Successful applicants must pass a Drug & Alcohol screening, provide proof of qualifications, have the right to work in the UK, and live within approximately one hour of Derby.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.

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

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