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

Overhaul Technician

Contract Duration: 6 months

Location: Eastleigh

Shift pattern: 11- and 12-hours days, rotating 4- and 5-day shift patterns.

Pay Rates:

Umbrella Pay Rate: £26.91 per hour / PAYE Pay Rate: £20.50 per hour

Role Overview:

You will be undertaking the following overhaul & modification duties on the a Rolling Stock (Rail) Project, working on various bogie fleets whilst adhering to the requisite processes & procedures:

• Carry out the initial inspection of wheelsets
• Axle bearing removal taking care to ensure no damage to the axle or components occurs and prepare the bearings for dispatch to the relevant external companies
• Paint removal on the axle
• Wheel pan removal taking the relevant precautions to ensure no damage to components is caused
• Surface defect removal
• Oil drain and fill on wheelset gearbox and couplings and any associated parts
• Initial Bogie inspection reporting any findings through the relevant maintenance portal and supervisor
• Wheelset removal taking care not to damage the frame or wheelsets
• Frame disassembly and component removal
• Carry out Component repair following
• Assist with cleaning of rolling stock when required

Description:

With minimal supervision undertake overhaul, modifications and repair of the allocated wheelsets/bogies components adhering to the requisite processes and procedures.

Assist other team members with the bogie overhaul/wheelset overhaul in order to develop technical skills.

Identify, order and collect spares and materials from stores. Assist with cleaning of rolling stock when required.

This position would be undertaking works on a large project.

Principal Accountabilities

Working as part of the Engineering team, this role involves mechanical repairs.

Supporting with the completion of repairs and overhaul within a well-equipped rolling stock depot

Knowledge & Experience

• 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
• Ability to understand and care for tools, equipment and PPE
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including bio hazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications
• Ability to produce detailed complex, analytical technical reports
• All PPE provided and Health and Safety explained before and on site.

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