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Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Job details
Posting date: 28 April 2026
Salary: £29.83 to £35.74 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 May 2026
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, M12 4HR
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Rullion
Job type: Contract
Job reference: CR/355435_1777371711

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Summary

Dual Skilled - Mechanical and Electrical Fitters required to work within Rolling Stock.

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.

You will be working as part of a large maintenance team on the Trans-Pennine Express fleet, based at Manchester Train Care Centre.

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

Location: Manchester M12 4HR

Rates and Shift Patterns:
Trans Pennine Express Fleet
Days only (Earlies and Lates)
Pre 12 Weeks: PAYE £23.38 per hour / Umbrella £29.83 per hour
Post 12 Weeks: PAYE £26.54 per hour / Umbrella £35.74 per hour

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

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.

Main Tasks:

  • Corrective maintenance (Electrical and Mechancial)
  • Preventative maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical)
  • Basic maintenance competency. eg: side skirt cleans, brake pads, block changes etc.
  • Primary and secondary fault finding/reporting
  • Depot or fleet specific requirements where required
  • DMU/ELEC service exams
  • Basic SAP, SES input and IT recording of tasks
  • Depot cleaning and general housekeeping duties
  • Driving company vehicles if certified

Health and Safety:

  • Understand and abide by safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices
  • H&SAWA and COSHH
  • Comply with Life Saving Rules

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 or Dual Engineering/Maintenance.
* Rail experience (Not essential), Aerospace, Military Engineering, HGV 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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