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Electrical Fitter - Maintenance Team Member

Job details
Posting date: 26 January 2026
Salary: £28.91 to £37.16 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 February 2026
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4HR
Company: Rullion
Job type: Contract
Job reference: CR/354787_1769438023

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Summary

Dual Skilled (Electrical Bias) fitters required

Rullion have a requirement for Maintenance Team Members, with strong electrical and mechanical skills, backed up with associated qualifications, to work on a contract for a leading rail company.

This is a great opportunity if you have not worked in rolling stock to join a global rail company on the maintenance and reliability of recognised fleets.

You will be working as part of a large maintenance team, based at Manchester Train Care Centre, M12 4HR.

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Long term (No expected end date)

Rates and Shift Patterns:

Trans Pennine Express Fleet
- Days only (Earlies and Lates)
Pre 12 Weeks: PAYE £22.67 per hour / Umbrella £28.91 per hour
Post 12 Weeks: PAYE 25.73 per hour / Umbrella £34.63 per hour

Avanti High Speed Fleet
- Permanent Nights
Pre 12 Weeks: PAYE £24.30 per hour / Umbrella £31.02 per hour
Post 12 Weeks: PAYE 27.59 per hour / Umbrella £37.16 per hour

PPE will be provided by Rullion and Tooling by the client.

Free onsite parking, messroom and kitchen facilities, Lockers, changing rooms and showers available.

Description:
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be a senior team member, servicing, maintaining and repairing prestigious rolling stock fleets. Within the team you will ensure that traction and rolling stock are serviced and maintained in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

Key skills and requirements for the role include;
* Must be located in the North-West region of the UK.
* Time served apprenticeship in Electrical / Dual Engineering or an ONC or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Maintenance.
* Rail experience (Not essential), Aerospace, Military Engineering, HGV, Automotive or Large Transportation.
* In-depth fault-finding experience.
* Basic MS Office IT skills.
* Prepared to work shifts including days, nights and weekends depending on shift pattern.
* Must reside in the North-West region of the UK.

Our client operates a strict zero-tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy. Be aware that you will be required to take a Drug and Alcohol test either at interview or on your first day.

For any further questions, please contact Julian @ Rullion.

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

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