Mechanical Fitter - Single Skilled Team Member
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27.10 to £28.61 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | + £1.00 PH Retainer Payment |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Longsight, Greater Manchester, M12 4HR |
| Company: | Rullion |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CR/353803_1769431097 |
Summary
Job Title: Overhaul Team Member - Single Skilled (Mechanical Fitter)
Overview:
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. If you have not worked with rolling stock, 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 major 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.
This is all ensuring that 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
Qualifications and Skills required:
Time Served Apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualification
NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance (Or equivalent general qualification with mechanical inclusion)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Technical and IT Skills
Experience
* Rolling Stock (Experience on locomotives or other rail vehicles)
* Military (REME or other Military Engineering)
* Aerospace
* Automotive vehicles such as HGV's, Buses, Lorries, Electric Vehicles, Automobiles
* Other industries will also be considered (Candidates will be trade tested prior to offer)
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
Work as directed by the Overhaul Production Manager, will comply with:
* All depot protection procedures
* Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, HASAW (Health and Safety at Work) and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
* Will adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current standard
Will be responsible for:
As part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification and overhaul activities in line with VMI (Vehicle Maintenance Instruction) documentation, including.
* Corrective maintenance (Mechanical)
* Preventative maintenance (Mechanical)
* Component exchange
* General depot duties e.g. Line of Route audits
* General housekeeping / 5s activities
* SAP and SES input (Training dependant)
* Crane driving and lifting equipment where training has been provided & competent
* Mentoring others as and when required
* Work in conjunction with our client's lifesaving rules
* Comply with and enforce our clients Health and Safety policy
Due to working in a safety critical environment, you will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Testing and will follow strict Health & Safety controls and guidelines.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.