Rail Rolling Stock Technician - Night Shift, 12-Month Contract

Rullion Managed Services; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services is seeking skilled Technicians to support a major rolling stock project at a modern depot in the Southampton area. You will overhaul, repair, and modify wheelsets, bogies and related components, working to strict safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include inspections, component removal, paint and surface work, oil handling, and assisted overhauls within a collaborative engineering team. Training and safety briefings are provided on site.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering or a similar process-based environment.
• Basic fault-finding skills with the ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to accurately record work completed and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial inspections of wheelsets and bogies, recording findings accurately.
• Safely remove axle bearings, wheel pans and other components without damage.
• Carry out paint removal, surface defect removal and general component preparation.
• Perform oil draining/filling on wheelset gearboxes and related parts.
• Remove and disassemble wheelsets and frames following engineering procedures.
• Repair and reassemble components in line with technical guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Fault finding

Documentation

PPE & safety

Job description

Rullion Managed Services is seeking skilled Technicians to support a major rolling stock project at a modern depot in the Southampton area. You will overhaul, repair, and modify wheelsets, bogies and related components, working to strict safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include inspections, component removal, paint and surface work, oil handling, and assisted overhauls within a collaborative engineering team. Training and safety briefings are provided on site.