Overhaul Technician

Job Title: Overhaul Technician

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You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet.

Rullion has a strong long-standing partnership with our client and we place great importance on contractor welfare. Your well being is our priority, with an experienced on-site account manager available to support you throughout the project. This role not only offers an enjoyable working environment, but also the chance to develop valuable skills to progress further in your career.

Purpose of Role:

You will be working as part of the overhaul team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock and equipment, including the latest generation in train technology to laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instructions

Ensuring all Overhaul activities are carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

Location:

Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR

Start Date:

ASAP

Envisaged End Date:

End of June 2027

Shift Pattern:

Days and Nights on a 2 week shift rotation (This will take effect once project is in full operation)

Hours:

48 hours per week average over a 4week period.

Start and Finish times: (Subject to change at client's request)

Days: 07:00 hours to 18:00 hours / 07:00 hours to 15:00 hours

Nights: 19:00 hours to 06:00 hours / 20:00 hours to 07:00 hours

Overhaul Technician - Pre Tech competency

Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £28.27 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £36.59 per hour

Post 12 weeks: PAYE £30.45 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £41.58 per hour

An additional retainer of £1.00 per hour on all hours worked will be payable.

This is subject to tooling returned in satisfactory condition and you have completed the project.

This role is inside of IR35 regulations and therefore PAYE or Umbrella Company payment options apply.

Benefits

• PPE provided by Rullion
• Tooling provided by the Client
• On-site Messroom with kitchen facilities
• Coverall cleaning service available
• Changing facilities with lockers and Showers

Qualifications

Recognised qualification such as HNC in Electrical of Electronic Engineering. Will consider NVQ level 3 in electrical engineering or equivalent.

Skills required:

• Practical experience and a sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering aspects of modern EMU (Electrical Multiple Units)
• Technical experience and expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering
• IT Skills - competent user of a PC's including office packages

Experience

• Rolling Stock (Experience on locomotives or other rail vehicles) preferred

Requirements

• You must live within a reasonable travelling distance to our client's facility in Manchester City Centre
• You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of technical qualification

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to the Overhaul team in the provision of fault-finding expertise and assistance with train repair and train maintenance and test (Where assessed)
• Partake in gathering required data downloads on critical performance systems.
• Undertake static testing and dynamic test runs post Overhaul
• Positioning of fault data into shared drive facility.
• Carry out fault finding and investigate faults.
• Component exchange
• Carry out Testing & Re-Commissioning activities on vehicles and trains in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures.
• Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems.
• Assist with the validation of documentation issued in support of maintenance and repair activities, special checks, modifications and experiments.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Traincare Centre quality and safety procedures.
• General depot duties e.g.: Line of Routes
• Alista, SAP and SES input (Any future business IT systems)
• Crane driving and lifting equipment where training has been provided & competent. xrnqpay
• Appointed persons
• Mentoring others as and when required
• Understand and abide by safety notices, rules & regulations and follow safe working practices, H&SAWA and COSHH
• Work in conjunction with our clients lifesaving rules
• Comply with and enforce our clients Health and Safety Policy

Please contract Julian Elmore at Rullion for further details

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