Rail Control Room Technician – Rolling Stock Specialist

Rullion Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Limited is seeking four experienced Control Room Technicians for a busy rail operation in the UK. The role involves providing rapid technical support during train service, diagnosing faults and coordinating responses to in-service issues from the control room.

Ideal candidates will have substantial rolling stock experience, EMU knowledge, and familiarity with ORBITA or similar monitoring systems. The position is on-site in Basingstoke with a 6-month contract and shift patterns including

Qualifications

• Strong rail and rolling stock engineering background.
• Experience investigating and resolving technical faults.
• Knowledge of ORBITA or similar rail monitoring systems.
• Experience using computer-based asset management systems/EAM.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Methodical approach with attention to detail and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customer Control Room staff to provide technical support during train service.
• Manage and coordinate responses to in-service faults.
• Monitor live ORBITA feeds and respond quickly to alerts.
• Carry out remote investigations using ORBITA, OTMR, CCTV and other systems.
• Analyse faults and provide detailed information and investigation packs to technicians.
• Raise and manage work orders using the EAM system.
• Coordinate activities relating to in-service failures and provide rapid technical support to operations teams.
• Support planning activities and maintain accurate technical records.
• Present clear electrical/mechanical engineering solutions to the customer.

Skills

Rail engineering

EMU knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Asset management systems

Excel / IT skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ORBITA

OTMR

CCTV

EAM systems

Job description

Rullion Limited is seeking four experienced Control Room Technicians for a busy rail operation in the UK. The role involves providing rapid technical support during train service, diagnosing faults and coordinating responses to in-service issues from the control room.

Ideal candidates will have substantial rolling stock experience, EMU knowledge, and familiarity with ORBITA or similar monitoring systems. The position is on-site in Basingstoke with a 6-month contract and shift patterns including