Rolling Stock Overhaul Technician

Job title: Rolling Stock Overhaul Technician
Job Type: 12 month contract with possible extension
Location: Edinburgh, EH8
Pay rate: Competitive
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Working hours: Days/Nights rotational shift patterns

Are you an experienced mechanical technician looking for your next work opportunity or start in the rail industry?

We're recruiting for a Rolling Stock Overhaul Technician to join a major fleet overhaul and modification programme in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity to work on modern passenger rolling stock, carrying out maintenance, overhaul, upgrades and modifications that help keep trains operating safely and reliably.

The Role
As part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll be responsible for scheduled overhaul activities, maintenance, modifications and fault rectification across the fleet. Working to detailed engineering instructions and maintenance plans, you'll help deliver critical projects while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities
* Carry out overhaul, maintenance and modification work on rolling stock assets
* Perform mechanical and electrical repairs and fault rectification
* Support fleet upgrade and refurbishment programmes
* Complete maintenance records using the Maintenance Management System (MMS)
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the depot
* Support new train acceptance and commissioning activities
* Ensure full compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements

What We're Looking For
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
* Apprenticeship-trained mechanical or electrical engineer/technician
* Experience within rail, heavy engineering, manufacturing or maintenance environments
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
* Experience using maintenance management systems
* Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation

Engineers from Other Industries Welcome

We are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience from:
* Aerospace
* Heavy Transport & Commercial Vehicles
* Automotive & Electric Vehicles (EV)
* Ex-Forces Engineering (REME, RAF, Royal Navy Engineering)

If you're looking for a long-term contract with a leading rail programme and the opportunity to work on modern rolling stock projects, we'd love to hear from you.

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Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.

We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business
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.