Technician - Trains

Rullion Managed Services; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed services provider in Eastleigh is seeking an Overhaul Technician for a 6-month contract. The role involves performing inspections and mechanical repairs on wheelsets within a rolling stock depot. Candidates should possess experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, with knowledge of Health & Safety practices. This position offers competitive hourly pay rates of £20.50 PAYE or £26.91 via umbrella, and requires minimal supervision to complete the necessary tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering or process environment.
• Ability to care for tools, equipment and PPE.
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial inspections of wheelsets.
• Perform axle bearing removal and prepare bearings for dispatch.
• Execute mechanical repairs and overhauls in a rolling stock depot.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical engineering experience

Basic fault finding

Understanding of Health & Safety

Ability to produce technical reports

Experience with tools and equipment

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

• 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.

Contact & Diversity

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 (phone number removed).

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