Mechanical Fitter - Single Skilled Team Member

Rullion Managed Services; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Tools provided by Client

On-site Mess room

Locker rooms & showers

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services seeks an Overhaul Team Member - Mechanical Fitter in Manchester to join a team of 80+ professionals on a major Class 390 Avanti overhaul project.

Role involves servicing, maintaining and overhauling rolling stock; working to Vehicle Maintenance Instructions with a 2‑week days/nights rotation, 48 hours per week. IR35 applies; PAYE or Umbrella options are used.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Technical and IT skills relevant to mechanical maintenance.
• Safety procedures and depot/HASAW compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and overhaul of rolling stock and equipment per Vehicle Maintenance Instructions.
• Work as part of the overhaul team to ensure safe, efficient and cost‑effective activity.
• Adhere to safety rules, quality systems and depot procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Time Served Apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

SES

Job description

Overhaul Team Member - Single Skilled - Mechanical Fitter

Overview

You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet.

Purpose of Role

You will be working as part of the overhaul team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock and equipment, including the latest generation in train technology to laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instructions

Ensuring all Overhaul activities are carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

Location

Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR

Start Date

ASAP

Envisaged End Date

June/September 2027

Shift Pattern

Days and Nights on a 2-week shift rotation

Hours

48 hours per week average over

Rates of Pay

Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £21.60 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £27.96 per hour

Post 12 weeks: PAYE £21.60 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £29.51 per hour An additional retainer of £1.00 per hour on all hours worked will be payable.

This is subject to tooling returned in satisfactory condition and you have completed the project.

This role is inside of IR35 regulations and therefore PAYE or Umbrella Company payment options apply.

Benefits

• PPE provided by Rullion
• Tooling provided by the Client
• On-site Mess room with kitchen facilities
• Coverall cleaning service available
• Changing facilities with lockers and Showers

Qualifications and Skills required

• Time Served Apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualification
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance (Or equivalent general qualification with mechanical inclusion)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Technical and IT Skills

Experience

• Rolling Stock (Experience on locomotives or other rail vehicles)
• Military (REME or other Military Engineering)
• Aerospace
• Automotive vehicles such as HGV's, Buses, Lorries, Electric Vehicles, Automobiles
• Other industries will also be considered (Candidates will be trade tested prior to offer)

Requirements

• You must live within a reasonable travelling distance to our client's facility in Manchester City Centre
• You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of technical qualification

Responsibilities

• Work as directed by the Overhaul Production Manager, will comply with:
• All depot protection procedures
• Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, HASAW ( Health and Safety at Work ) and COSHH ( Control of Substances Hazardous to Health )
• Will adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current standardWill be responsible for:
• As part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification and overhaul activities in line with VMI (Vehicle Maintenance Instruction) documentation, including.
• Corrective maintenance ( Mechanical )
• Preventative maintenance ( Mechanical )
• Component exchange
• General depot duties e.g. Line of Route audits
• General housekeeping / 5s activities
• SAP and SES input (Training dependant)
• Crane driving and lifting equipment where training has been provided & competent
• Mentoring others as and when required
• Work in conjunction with our client's lifesaving rules
• Comply with and enforce our clients Health and Safety policy

Due to working in a safety critical environment, you will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Testing and will follow strict Health & Safety controls and guidelines.

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