Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician - 4 on/4 off (Derby)

Rullion Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maintenance Technician based in Derby for a 6- to 12-month contract with the rail sector, arranged through Rullion Ltd as an employment business. You will perform scheduled maintenance on rolling stock, service trains, and support depot operations across day and night shifts.

The role requires Sentinel PTS, 24/7 roster experience, and strong safety awareness, with travel to testing locations and outstations as needed. Immediate start possible.

Qualifications

• Served apprenticeship with mechanical, engineering disciplines.
• Engineering NVQ Level 3 qualification.
• Experience with modern maintenance management systems (MMS).
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on rolling stock.
• Undertake servicing and preparation of rolling stock.
• Drive duties within depot as required.
• Support maintenance and depot improvement initiatives.
• Assist with maintenance acceptance of new trains.
• Record all work in the maintenance system.
• Work rotating day/night shifts to meet service needs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Fault diagnosis

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical/engineering

NVQ Level 3 (Engineering)

Tools

PC-based diagnostics

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Remote train diagnostics

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Maintenance Technician based in Derby for a 6- to 12-month contract with the rail sector, arranged through Rullion Ltd as an employment business. You will perform scheduled maintenance on rolling stock, service trains, and support depot operations across day and night shifts.

The role requires Sentinel PTS, 24/7 roster experience, and strong safety awareness, with travel to testing locations and outstations as needed. Immediate start possible.