Lead Technician

Rullion Managed Services; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed services provider in the UK seeks an experienced Lead Technician to service and repair Hitachi rolling stock assets. This role includes maintaining equipment, adhering to safety protocols, and handling complex repairs. Candidates should have rolling stock experience and relevant engineering qualifications. The position offers a competitive pay rate and operates under a 12+ month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot.
• Outstanding Safety Awareness in operational railway engineering.
• Experience performing modifications on modern rolling stock.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the work site and equipment condition.
• Prepare and undertake maintenance activities.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental, & quality practices.

Skills

Network Rail Sentinel PTS

Time Served Rolling Stock Experience

Engineering based NVQ level 3

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Calm and diplomatic under pressure

Education

Engineering based NVQ level 3

HNC Engineering

Tools

PC-based laptops

Modern maintenance management systems (MMS)

Job description

Lead Technician

Location: Etches Park Depot, Deadmans Road, Derby

Contract: 12+ Month Initial Contract

Pay: £33.65 /hour PAYE | £44.98 /hour Umbrella

Hours: 8 Hours/day (40 Hours/week). Overtime paid 1.25%

IR35 status: This role falls inside IR35 – payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company

Function of Role

To service, complex fault find and repair Hitachi rolling stock assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace.
• Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques.
• Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications.
• Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of traction and rolling stock components.
• Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material removal using hand tools.
• Assemble traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques.
• Install new traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques.
• Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Identify repeat defects on Hitachi rolling stock assets and suggest / carry out repairs.
• Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff.
• Support reliability technicians with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets.
• Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty.
• Provide operational support to users of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out.
• Develop professionally and support good working relationships.
• Learn new skills in accordance with Hitachi's new business demands as required.
• Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post.
• Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements.

Essential Licences / Competences

• Network Rail Sentinel PTS
• Time Served Rolling Stock Experience with mechanical, electrical disciplines.
• Engineering based NVQ level 3
• HNC Engineering (Desirable)

Experience

• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
• Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment.
• Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support.
• Modern fault finding and repair techniques using PC-based laptops and remote train diagnostics.
• Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
• Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock.

Behavioural

• Can comfortably work within a team or on their own.
• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external).
• Able to always represent Hitachi in a professional manner.
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desirable

• Licences / Competences: Manual Handling, COSHH, Working at height, Powered plant, and tools.
• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading.
• Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
• Depot Protection.
• AC/DC Depot isolation requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Live within commuting distance (1 hour) of Etches Park Depot.
• Right to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of qualifications compliance.
• Must pass a drug & alcohol test and comply with strict Health & Safety controls (safety‑critical role).

Application Details

For more information, a full Job Description and also for immediate consideration, please apply by sending your CV to Jake Parker at Rullion.

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