Technician - Rail

Rullion; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering support firm in the UK is hiring a Technician for a major Rolling Stock project in Southampton. The role involves performing overhauls, repairs, and modifications on rail fleet components, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, alongside strong fault-finding skills and attention to detail. This is a 6-month contract position with night shifts and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

PPE provided

Health and Safety training

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering or a similar process-based environment.
• Strong understanding of safe use and care of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Computer literacy and ability to interpret technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial inspections of wheelsets and bogies, recording all findings accurately.
• Safely remove axle bearings, wheel pans, and other components without causing damage.
• Carry out paint removal, surface defect removal, and general component preparation.
• Perform oil draining/filling on wheelset gearboxes, couplings, and related parts.
• Assist the wider team with bogie and wheelset overhauls.

Skills

Mechanical engineering understanding

Basic fault-finding skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Technician - Trains

Location: Southampton
Contract: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Shifts: Nights only

• Shift Pattern: 5 nights on / 5 nights off, followed by 4 nights on / 4 nights off. This cycle then repeats
• Pay Rates:
• Umbrella: £30.42 per hour (the rate includes 130% night shift uplift)
• PAYE: £23.17 per hour (the rate includes 130% night shift uplift)

Role Overview

We are looking for skilled Technicians to support a major Rolling Stock project, working on a variety of rail fleets within a modern, well-equipped depot. You'll be responsible for overhaul, repair, and modification activities on wheelsets, bogies, and associated components, working to all required safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial inspections of wheelsets and bogies, recording all findings accurately.
• Safely remove axle bearings, wheel pans, and other components without causing damage.
• Carry out paint removal, surface defect removal, and general component preparation.
• Perform oil draining/filling on wheelset gearboxes, couplings, and related parts.
• Remove and disassemble wheelsets and frames in line with engineering procedures.
• Repair and reassemble components following technical guidelines.
• Assist the wider team with bogie and wheelset overhauls, supporting collaborative working and skill development.
• Identify and collect required materials and spares from stores.
• Support general depot and rolling stock cleaning when required.

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality mechanical repairs, modifications, and overhauls as part of the Engineering Team.
• Work safely and efficiently within a structured maintenance environment.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required technical and safety standards.

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Background in mechanical or electrical engineering or a similar process-based environment.
• Basic fault-finding skills.
• Ability to accurately record work completed and follow all procedures.
• Strong understanding of safe use and care of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including manual handling, COSHH, and biohazards.
• Computer literacy and the ability to interpret technical documents.
• Capable of producing detailed technical reports when required.

All PPE provided by the client and Health and Safety explained before and on site.

Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 926 1715

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