Technical Riding Inspector

Rullion Managed Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Riding Inspector for a contract role in London. The position involves fault finding and repair of rolling stock assets while supporting the Maintenance Control team and requires specific qualifications such as Network Rail Sentinel PTS. The role is safety-critical, necessitating clear communication and adherence to health and safety standards. Offering a pay rate of up to £39.90/hour plus overtime opportunities, this role is key in ensuring operational efficiency within the railway sector.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as an individual or in a team and make decisions under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of compliance to rules and regulations.
• Able to represent the company in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Support the Maintenance Control team with customer interactions.
• Travel on the railway network to meet trains in traffic.
• Keep SAP record system up to date with work carried out.

Skills

Network Rail Sentinel PTS

Stock-Specific maintenance and fault diagnosis

Mechanical & Electrical HNC

Engineering based NVQ level 3

Good written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate IT skills - Word, Excel

Education

Mechanical & Electrical HNC or served apprenticeship

Engineering based NVQ level 3

Job description

Overview

Technical Riding Inspector

Location: London St. Pancras + Some travel Required

12+ MonthInitial Contract

Pay: £29.69 / hour PAYE; £39.90 /hour Umbrella; + Opportunity for overtime, Paid at 1.25%

Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern. 10 Hour shifts. Combination of Days & Nights (E.g. - 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights)

This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company

Function of Role

Undertaking rapid fault finding and diagnosis of any type of fault affecting the service, operational capability or safety of a Set and the correction and/or isolation of any components found to be faulty to enable a return of any such Set to service where practicable

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets while in passenger service and atoutstations / depots as required.
• The post will also support the Maintenance Control team in working with the customer to get their desk(s) set up in the Rail Maintenance Control Centre and cover when necessary.
• Advise the customers operational staff where required in order to minimise operational delays to thepassenger service.
• Travel on the associated network as directed by the Hitachi Control Room Team in order to meettrains in traffic
• Carry a 4G tablet, diagnostic laptop and hand tools as required to undertake and record all work.
• Liaise with Network Rail staff and stakeholders as required.
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use ofengineering processes and techniques
• Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out.
• Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications
• Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of traction and rolling stock components
• Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material removal using hand tools
• Install new traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques
• Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets
• Identify repeat defects on Hitachi rolling stock assets and suggest / carry out repairs
• Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff
• Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace
• Develop professionally and support good working relationships
• Learn new skills in accordance with Hitachi's new business demands as required
• Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post
• Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements

Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential Licences / Competences

• Network Rail Sentinel PTS
• Stock-Specific maintenance and fault diagnosis

Qualifications

• Mechanical & Electrical HNC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
• Engineering based NVQ level 3

Behavioural

• Must be able to work as an individual or in a team and make decision under pressure.
• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• 24hr shift work

Desirable Licences / Competences

• Intermediate IT skills - typically Word, Excel

Requirements

• Live within commuting distance (1 hour) of London St. Pancras
• Right to work in the UK and able to provide proof of qualifications
• Compliance

This is a safety-critical role. Candidates must pass a drug & alcohol test and comply with strict Health & Safety controls.

For more information, a full Job Description and also for immediate consideration, please apply by sending your CV to Jake Parker at Rullion:

This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants