Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

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

Job summary

A premier engineering service provider is looking for a Mechanical Fitter based in Manchester to support a major project on the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. You will join a team focused on maintenance and repair, ensuring all activities are conducted safely and efficiently. Key qualifications include a Time Served Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering. This role offers competitive pay rates and essential benefits like PPE and tooling provision.

Benefits

PPE provided

Tooling provided

On-site Messroom with kitchen facilities

Coverall cleaning service

Changing facilities with lockers and Showers

Qualifications

• Time Served Apprenticeship with associated technical qualification is required.
• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is mandatory.
• Good communication and technical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as directed by the Overhaul Production Manager adhering to safety and quality systems.
• Perform corrective and preventative mechanical maintenance.
• Assist in completing team activities to ensure work is done to specification.

Skills

Time Served Apprenticeship or equivalent

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Good verbal and written communication skills

Technical and IT Skills

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Overview

You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major rolling stock 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

Start of Project = staggered starts each week from 05/01/2026 up to 23/02/2026. Your start date will be confirmed in due course.

Envisaged End Date

End of June 2027

Hours

40 hours on ramp up - 48 hours per week once project is in full operation.

Start and Finish times: (Subject to change at client's request)

Days: 07:00 hours to 18:00 hours / 07:00 hours to 15:00 hours.

Nights: 19:00 hours to 06:00 hours / 20:00 hours to 07:00 hours.

Days only.

Pay

Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £17.67 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £22.73 per hour.

Post 12 weeks: PAYE £17.67 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £24.15 per hour.

Shift Rotation - 2 weeks of Days / 2 weeks of Nights.

Pay: Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £20.94 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £27.10 per hour.

Post 12 weeks: PAYE £20.94 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £28.61 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 Messroom 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 standard.
• Will 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 client's 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.