Overhaul Technician

Morson Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

£42k salary

Rail specialist role

Engineering environment

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting for an Overhaul Technician at our Manchester site. You will disassemble, inspect, overhaul and reassemble bogies, wheelsets and powerpacks, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. A mechanical or electrical background and NVQ Level 3 or above are preferred.

You will work with heavy engineering equipment, read engineering drawings, and perform functional tests. This is a hands-on role in a specialist rail engineering environment with a permanent contract and

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy engineering, rail, automotive or aerospace environments.
• Ability to overhaul, assemble and test large components or rotating equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, procedures and inspection instructions.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, overhaul and reassemble bogies, wheelsets, powerpacks and related components.
• Carry out cleaning, preparation, assembly and basic mechanical, electrical and pneumatic disconnections/reconnections.
• Perform functional checks, measurements and testing; support non-destructive testing as needed.
• Safely operate workshop tools, lifting equipment, presses and precision measuring devices.
• Identify defects and ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and keep tools, equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet deadlines and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Heavy engineering experience

Rail/Automotive/Aerospace background

Mechanical overhaul & testing

Reading engineering drawings

Workshop tools operation

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Join a Leading Name in the Rail Industry!

We are recruiting for Overhaul Technicians to join a leading client in the rail rolling stock industry at their Manchester site.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician with a mechanical or electrical engineering background to work on essential rail components, including bogies, wheelsets and powerpacks, ensuring they are overhauled, inspected and assembled to the highest standards of quality and safety.

If you have experience in heavy engineering, rail, automotive, aerospace or a similar technical environment, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist engineering operation.

The Role

As an Overhaul Technician, you will carry out the disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of major mechanical components, following engineering specifications, approved procedures and strict health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, overhaul and reassemble bogies, wheelsets, powerpacks and associated components.
• Carry out cleaning, preparation, assembly and basic mechanical, electrical and pneumatic disconnection and reconnection.
• Perform functional checks, measurements and testing, supporting non-destructive testing activities where required.
• Safely operate workshop tools, lifting equipment, presses and precision measuring instruments.
• Identify and report defects, ensuring all work meets required quality and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure tools, equipment and work areas are kept clean and organised.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and production teams to meet deadlines and support continuous improvement.

About You

• To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
• An NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant mechanical or electrical engineering discipline.
• Previous hands-on experience in heavy engineering, rail, automotive, aerospace or a similar precision engineering environment.
• Experience of mechanical overhaul, assembly and testing of large components or rotating equipment.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical instructions and inspection procedures.
• Experience using workshop equipment, including overhead cranes, manipulators, hydraulic presses and torque tools.
• Knowledge of precision measurement, dimensional checks and quality inspection.
• An understanding of basic electrical and pneumatic systems.
• A strong commitment to health and safety, quality and attention to detail.

Whats on Offer?

• Permanent employment with a leading client in the rail rolling stock industry.
• Salary of up to £42,000 per annum.
• The opportunity to work on specialist rail engineering and overhaul projects.
• A technical role where quality, safety and engineering expertise are highly valued.
• The chance to develop your experience within an established engineering environment.