Electrical Fitter
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24.94 to £30.04 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4HR |
| Company: | Rullion |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | H8DUAL_1759165159 |
Summary
Overhaul Team Member - Dual Skilled (Electrical Fitter)
Contract Role: 18 Months
Location: Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR
Shift Pattern: 2 weeks of days, followed by 2 weeks of nights - on rotation.
Hours: 52hrs per week on days and 44hrs per week on nights. (48hrs average over a 4-week period)
Start and Finish times: (Subject to change at client's request)
Days: 07:00 - 18:00 / 07:00 - 15:00
Nights: 19:00 - 06:00 / 20:00 - 07:00
Pay:
- Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £24.94 per hour / Umbrella £28.51 per hour
- Post 12 weeks: PAYE £25.60 per hour / Umbrella £30.04 per hour
Additional Retainer: £1.00 per hour (paid upon project completion and return of tooling in satisfactory condition)
This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company.
Overview
Join a team of 80+ skilled professionals at Manchester Train Care Centre, working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and reliability of one of the UK's most iconic high-speed fleets, while developing your skills with a world-leading rail organisation.
At Rullion, we value contractor welfare. You'll have a dedicated on-site account manager for support throughout the project, ensuring a positive working environment where your wellbeing and professional growth come first.
Purpose of the Role
As part of the overhaul team, you will:
- Service, maintain, repair, and overhaul rolling stock and equipment (including advanced train technologies) in line with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI).
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while seeking opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow depot safety procedures, notices, rules, HASAW, COSHH, and safe working practices
- Adhere to quality systems and client lifesaving rules
- Complete electrical and mechanical maintenance (corrective & preventative)
- Carry out component exchanges, inspections, fault finding and reporting
- Perform depot duties (route audits, housekeeping/5S activities)
- Input into SAP/SES systems (training provided)
- Operate cranes/lifting equipment (if trained and competent)
- Mentor junior staff when required
- Support team activities to ensure deadlines and specifications are met
Qualifications & Skills
- Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent technical training
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance (or equivalent with electrical content)
- Strong communication (verbal & written)
- Solid technical and IT skills
Experience (one of the following desirable):
- Rolling stock (locomotives or rail vehicles) - preferred
- Military (REME or other Military Engineering)
- Aerospace
- Automotive vehicles such as HGV's, Buses, Lorries, Electric Vehicles, Automobiles
Requirements
- Live within commuting distance of Manchester city centre
- Right to work in the UK and able to provide proof of qualifications
Benefits
- PPE supplied by Rullion
- Client-provided tooling
- On-site messroom with kitchen facilities
- Coverall cleaning service
- Changing facilities with lockers and showers
This is a safety-critical role. Candidates must pass a drug & alcohol test and comply with strict Health & Safety controls.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.