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Technician

Job details
Posting date: 29 September 2025
Salary: £30.72 to £42.85 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 October 2025
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4HR
Company: Rullion
Job type: Contract
Job reference: H8OHTECH_1759164745

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Summary

Overhaul Technician

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: 44hrs per week

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

Days: 07:00 - 18:00

Nights: 19:00 - 06:00


Pay:

  • Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £30.72 per hour / Umbrella £35.18 per hour
  • Post 12 weeks: PAYE £33.97 per hour / Umbrella £39.96 per hour
  • Post 12 weeks (after tech competency achieved): PAYE £36.41 per hour / Umbrella £42.85 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

  • 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)
  • 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

Qualifications & Skills

  • HNC or above in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
  • Practical technical experience and sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering aspects of EMU's and other transportation
  • Solid technical and IT skills with PC and office packages

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.

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