Rail Exam Technician – Class 701 Fleet Maintenance

Rullion Managed Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services currently seeks an Exam Technician to join the Wimbledon-based team responsible for Class 701 rolling stock. You will perform examination, maintenance, repair and fault finding to keep trains safe, reliable and available for service.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline and hands-on rolling maintenance experience, with strong electrical/mechanical skills, fault diagnosis, and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Rolling stock maintenance experience.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience using maintenance management systems for work recording and asset management.
• Strong focus on Health & Safety in a safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance on Class 701 rolling stock in accordance with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions.
• Examine trains and identify defects, faults and areas requiring remedial work.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance, repairs and component replacement.
• Diagnose and investigate basic technical faults.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and documentation using relevant maintenance management systems.
• Produce technical and investigation reports where required.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with depot procedures, safety standards and safety-critical requirements.
• Operate depot equipment safely and effectively.
• Support depot quality, performance and availability targets.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Support and coach colleagues in maintenance best practice where required.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and ensure a safe working environment.
• Escalate more complex faults or issues where appropriate.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Rolling maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Schematic reading

Maintenance management systems

Health & safety

Documentation

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rullion Managed Services currently seeks an Exam Technician to join the Wimbledon-based team responsible for Class 701 rolling stock. You will perform examination, maintenance, repair and fault finding to keep trains safe, reliable and available for service.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline and hands-on rolling maintenance experience, with strong electrical/mechanical skills, fault diagnosis, and meticulous record-keeping.