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Overhaul Technician (X10 Roles Available)

Job details
Posting date: 28 January 2026
Salary: £28.82 to £38.27 per hour
Additional salary information: + Overtime at Time and a Half
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 February 2026
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH8 7SY
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Rullion
Job type: Contract
Job reference: HRL1JP00001967_1769592449

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Summary

Overhaul Technician - X10 Roles Available

Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre, Edinburgh, EH8 7SY

12+ Month Initial Contract (Long Term Project)


Standard Pay Rate:

£28.82 /hour PAYE

Equivalent to

£38.27 /hour umbrella

+ Opportunity for overtime, Paid at Time and a Half (1.5%)

This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company

Hours / Shifts:

  • Shift Working. Combination of Days and Nights will be required, flexibility required depending on business needs.
  • Please note that 1 Saturday Night as well as 1 Sunday Night will be required out of 4

Example Roster Pattern available upon request.

Function of Role

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform Scheduled Overhaul Maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance plan and required delivery schedule
  • Undertake Modification requirements of the rolling stock. Maximising efficiency and reducing downtime.
  • Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and procedures that support all depot and fleet activities
  • Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
  • Ensure all tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.
  • Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures.
  • Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
  • Ensure the Maintenance Management System (MMS) is updated with the correct level of detail to provide an auditable trail of work undertaken and enabling reports and trending analysis to be obtained.
  • Support the Team Leaders and Overhaul and Modifications Managers in the delivery of the production plan.
  • Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.
  • Attend and complete all associated training courses as required.
  • Assist as required

License's / Competences

* Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, powered plant and tools
* Experience of working in a modern engineering environment.
* Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational environment.
* Modern fault finding and repair techniques.
* Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS)
* Experience of performing modifications and overhaul on modern rolling stock.


Behavioural
* Can comfortable work within a team or on their own
* Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
* Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
* Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
* Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
* Loyal, committed, confident and determined.


Desirable
* Intermediate IT skills - typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
* Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
* Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider
* Depot Plant and Equipment; Bogie drop, Bogie Press, Cranes, Jacks, Air Systems.
* Depot Protection
* Full UK driving license

Requirements

  • Live within commuting distance (1 hour) of Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Able to provide proof of qualifications

Compliance

This is a safety-critical role. Candidates must pass a drug & alcohol test and comply with strict Health & Safety controls.

For more information, a full Job Description and also for immediate consideration, please apply by sending your CV to Jake Parker at Rullion:

This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.


Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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

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