Rail Wheelset & Bogie Overhaul Technician

Rullion Managed Services; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Rullion Managed Services is seeking an Overhaul Technician based in Eastleigh. You will perform overhaul and modification duties on rolling stock bogies, including wheelset inspections, axle work and component repairs, on a large-scale project.

Working pattern includes 11- and 12-hour days with rotating 4- and 5-day shifts. You’ll follow strict procedures, update maintenance portals, and assist with cleaning and fault finding as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering or process environment.
• Experience of basic fault finding.
• Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH and PPE handling.
• Ability to use a computer and interpret technical information.
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications.
• Ability to produce detailed complex analytical technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the initial inspection of wheelsets.
• Axle bearing removal with care to avoid damage; prepare bearings for dispatch.
• Paint removal on the axle.
• Wheel pan removal with precautions to prevent damage.
• Surface defect removal.
• Oil drain and fill on wheelset gearbox and couplings.
• Initial bogie inspection; report findings via maintenance portal.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Process environment

Fault finding

Computer literacy

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Rullion Managed Services is seeking an Overhaul Technician based in Eastleigh. You will perform overhaul and modification duties on rolling stock bogies, including wheelset inspections, axle work and component repairs, on a large-scale project.

Working pattern includes 11- and 12-hour days with rotating 4- and 5-day shifts. You’ll follow strict procedures, update maintenance portals, and assist with cleaning and fault finding as required.