Maintenance Technician

Rullion; Crawley; On-site; GBP 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in rail maintenance is looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician in Crawley to support essential maintenance of smoke detection systems at a rail depot. The position offers a competitive rate of £18.86 PAYE, a 12-month contract, and the opportunity to work within a high-profile rail environment. Practical experience with compressed air systems is required, along with a proactive approach to safety and reliability for rotating shifts.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE rate

12-month contract

Opportunity in a high-profile rail environment

Supportive team and safety culture

Qualifications

• Practical experience working with compressed air systems is essential.
• Proactive approach to safety and attention to detail are required.
• Reliability and flexibility to work rotating shifts are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and securing cleaning rigs to train pipework.
• Using compressed air systems to clean dust and debris from smoke detection pipes.
• Taking and recording air tolerance readings after cleaning.
• Working safely and efficiently within an active rail depot environment.

Skills

Compressed air systems

Vacuum equipment

Pipe cleaning or maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Smoke Detection Systems (Rail Depot)

Location: Crawley

Rate: £18.86 PAYE (includes 15% shift allowance)

Contract: 12-month fixed term | Start: ASAP

Shifts: Alternating weekly - Days (7am-7pm) / Nights (7pm-7am)

(Note: You won't be working full 12‑hour shifts each day)

About the Role

We're looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician to join our leading rolling stock client's team at a busy rail depot, supporting essential maintenance of smoke detection systems across rolling stock assets.

In this role, you'll be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the air pipe network that forms part of the smoke detection system – a key part of ensuring the safety and reliability of the fleet.

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting up and securing cleaning rigs to train pipework
• Using compressed air systems to clean dust and debris from smoke detection pipes
• Taking and recording air tolerance readings after cleaning
• Working safely and efficiently within an active rail depot environment

What We're Looking For

Practical experience working with:

• Compressed air systems
• Vacuum equipment
• Pipe cleaning or maintenance

• A proactive approach to safety and attention to detail
• Reliability and flexibility to work rotating shifts

What's in It for You

• Competitive £18.86 PAYE rate (the rate includes the shift allowance of 15%)
• 12‑month contract with immediate start
• Opportunity to work in a high‑profile rail environment
• Supportive team and strong safety culture

How to Apply

Ready to get started? Apply today and join a team that keeps the rail network running safely and smoothly.

All PPE provided and Health and Safety explained before and on site.

EEO Statement

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.