Rolling Stock Electrical/Electronic Technicians

Description:

Rullion is seeking two HNC/HND qualified rolling stock electrical/electronic technicians, to join an exam team with a prestigious rolling stock company based out of their rail depot in Manchester.

Shift Pattern:
Days only (Possible Night Shifts in the future - increase in rates will reflect this shift pattern)

Duration:
Ongoing contract

Rates:
First 12 weeks:
PAYE: £24.08 per hour
Umbrella: £30.23 per hour

Post 12 weeks:
PAYE: £24.08 hour
Umbrella: £31.86 per hour

Please be aware that this position is subject to IR35 regulations, which means that we do not engage with Limited Companies for this role.

The rates reflect a P1 probationary technician, however the role will be reviewed in the future and subject to passing G1 status, then the increase in rates will reflect this.

Experience required:
Strong understanding of electronic and electrical engineering related to various types of rolling stock. Mechanical experience is also an advantage, as there maybe times when you are required to assist in other maintenance duties.
Technical proficiency in electrical and mechanical engineering.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Competency in IT skills, including the use of personal computers, office software and diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications required:
Completion of a time-served apprenticeship or an equivalent program with relevant technical qualifications, such as an HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Responsibilities:
* Provide technical support to the depot teams in the provision of fault-finding expertise and assistance with train repair and train maintenance. (Where assessed)
* Partake in gathering required data downloads on critical performance systems.
* Undertake test runs to assist in fault finding and resolution of faults, in particular the close-out of repeat failures.
* Positioning of fault data into shared drive facility.
* Carry out Testing & Re-Commissioning activities on vehicles and trains in accordance with prewritten test and commissioning procedures.
* Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems.
* Provide on train fault diagnosis/rectification for units in service and investigate technical problems
* Assist with the validation of documentation issued in support of maintenance and repair activities, special checks, modifications and experiments.
* Assist in the validation of Maintenance Schedule amendments and other technical instructions.
* Assist with the validation of locally produced technical instructions.
* Carry out all duties in accordance with the train care Centre quality and safety procedures.
* Ensures work is performed in a safe and effective manner in accordance with the Health & Safety
* at Work Act (1974), Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), Railway Group Standards, and relevant procedures.
* Driving Company vehicles for Depot operational or Technical related work such as breakdowns or
* occasional travel to do other work at other sites, this would only be requested of current eligible and carrying out overhead isolations as required.
* D.P.P duties
* General depot duties e.g.: Line of Routes
* Appointed persons
* Mentoring others as and when required
* Nominated person as required
* Additional training for future similar roles/types of equipment.
* Depot or fleet specific requirements where required:
* To be Authorised person where required
* Hotel standards
* Understand and abide by safety notices, rules & regulations and follow safe working practices,
* H&SAWA and COSHH

Please note that the client strictly adheres to a Drugs & Alcohol policy. For additional information, please reach out to Julian Elmore at .

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