Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

A leading rail services provider based in the UK is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician for smoke detection systems at a busy rail depot. The successful candidate will have practical experience with compressed air systems and be responsible for maintaining the safety and reliability of the fleet. This role offers a competitive PAYE rate of £18.86, a 12-month contract with immediate start, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive PAYE rate

12-month contract

Opportunity to work in a high-profile rail environment

All PPE provided

Qualifications

• Practical experience working with compressed air systems.
• Practical experience working with vacuum equipment.
• Practical experience with pipe cleaning or maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Set up and secure cleaning rigs to train pipework.
• Use compressed air systems to clean dust and debris from smoke detection pipes.
• Take and record air tolerance readings after cleaning.
• Work safely within an active rail depot environment.

Skills

Experience with compressed air systems

Experience with vacuum equipment

Experience with pipe cleaning or maintenance

Attention to detail

Reliability

Flexibility for rotating shifts

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
• Practical experience working with vacuum equipment
• Practical experience with 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 (including a 15% shift allowance)
• 12-month contract with immediate start
• Opportunity to work in a high-profile rail environment
• Supportive team and strong safety culture
• All PPE provided and Health and Safety explained before and on site

How to Apply

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

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