Night Rail Technician: Wheelsets & Bogies

Rullion; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is recruiting skilled Technicians to support a major Rolling Stock project at a modern depot. You will overhaul, repair, and modify wheelsets, bogies, and related components, working to strict safety and quality standards.

Shifts are nights (5 on, 5 off) with a 12-month contract and potential extension. Umbrella rate £32.24 per hour (including 130% uplift) or PAYE £23.98 per hour (including uplift). Training/shadowing will occur in the initial days.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering or a similar process-based environment.
• Basic fault-finding skills.
• Ability to accurately record work completed and follow procedures.
• Strong understanding of safe use of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including manual handling, COSHH, and biohazards.
• Computer literacy and ability to interpret technical documents.
• Capable of producing detailed technical reports when required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial inspections of wheelsets and bogies, recording all findings accurately.
• Safely remove axle bearings, wheel pans, and other components without causing damage.
• Carry out paint removal, surface defect removal, and general component preparation.
• Perform oil draining/filling on wheelset gearboxes, couplings, and related parts.
• Remove and disassemble wheelsets and frames in line with engineering procedures.
• Repair and reassemble components following technical guidelines.
• Assist the wider team with bogie and wheelset overhauls, supporting collaborative working and skill development.
• Identify and collect required materials and spares from stores.
• Support general depot and rolling stock cleaning when required.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Fault finding

Documentation

PPE safety

COSHH

Computer literacy

Technical reporting

Job description

Rullion is recruiting skilled Technicians to support a major Rolling Stock project at a modern depot. You will overhaul, repair, and modify wheelsets, bogies, and related components, working to strict safety and quality standards.

Shifts are nights (5 on, 5 off) with a 12-month contract and potential extension. Umbrella rate £32.24 per hour (including 130% uplift) or PAYE £23.98 per hour (including uplift). Training/shadowing will occur in the initial days.