Electrical Fitter

Overhaul Team Member - Dual Skilled (Electrical Fitter)

Contract Role: 18 Months

Location: Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR

Shift Pattern: 2 weeks of days, followed by 2 weeks of nights - on rotation.

Hours: 52hrs per week on days and 44hrs per week on nights. (48hrs average over a 4-week period)

Start and Finish times: (Subject to change at client's request)

Days: 07:00 - 18:00 / 07:00 - 15:00

Nights: 19:00 - 06:00 / 20:00 - 07:00

Pay:

• Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £24.94 per hour / Umbrella £28.51 per hour
• Post 12 weeks: PAYE £25.60 per hour / Umbrella £30.04 per hour

Additional Retainer: £1.00 per hour (paid upon project completion and return of tooling in satisfactory condition)

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

Overview

Join a team of 80+ skilled professionals at Manchester Train Care Centre, working on a major overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and reliability of one of the UK's most iconic high-speed fleets, while developing your skills with a world-leading rail organisation.

At Rullion, we value contractor welfare. You'll have a dedicated on-site account manager for support throughout the project, ensuring a positive working environment where your wellbeing and professional growth come first.

Purpose of the Role

As part of the overhaul team, you will:

• Service, maintain, repair, and overhaul rolling stock and equipment (including advanced train technologies) in line with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI).
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards, while seeking opportunities to improve processes and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow depot safety procedures, notices, rules, HASAW, COSHH, and safe working practices
• Adhere to quality systems and client lifesaving rules
• Complete electrical and mechanical maintenance (corrective & preventative)
• Carry out component exchanges, inspections, fault finding and reporting
• Perform depot duties (route audits, housekeeping/5S activities)
• Input into SAP/SES systems (training provided)
• Operate cranes/lifting equipment (if trained and competent)
• Mentor junior staff when required
• Support team activities to ensure deadlines and specifications are met

Qualifications & Skills

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent technical training
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or Maintenance (or equivalent with electrical content)
• Strong communication (verbal & written)
• Solid technical and IT skills

Experience (one of the following desirable):

• Rolling stock (locomotives or rail vehicles) - preferred
• Military (REME or other Military Engineering)
• Aerospace
• Automotive vehicles such as HGV's, Buses, Lorries, Electric Vehicles, Automobiles

Requirements

• Live within commuting distance of Manchester city centre
• Right to work in the UK and able to provide proof of qualifications

Benefits

• PPE supplied by Rullion
• Client-provided tooling
• On-site messroom with kitchen facilities
• Coverall cleaning service
• Changing facilities with lockers and showers

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

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