Rullion
High Level Technician - Rolling Stock
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High Level Technician
Location: Wimbledon, London
Contract: 6 months
Shift Pattern: Panama Roster - Days & Nights
Pay Rate: £31.48 per hour PAYE / £40.36 - £42.34 per hour Umbrella
The Role
We are currently recruiting for High Level Technicians to join a technical team supporting the Class 701 Aventra fleet at Wimbledon.
Reporting to the Shift Production Manager, you will work as part of a small technical team, assisting the Fleet Operator with mechanical and electrical maintenance, detailed fault finding, diagnostics and repairs.
You will play a key role in ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with company processes, procedures and all relevant safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide train systems engineering advice across the vehicle and key systems, including TCMS, HVAC, propulsion, brakes, doors, and on-train communications.
- Act as a technical point of contact for Production and Control Room staff, supporting in-service fault resolution.
- Assist with detailed fault finding, diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
- Develop solutions providing both short-term mitigation and long-term resolution.
- Attend to faulty trains in service, carrying out component replacements and modification work.
- Support root cause analysis using FRACAS, 8D, and PPS methodologies.
- Assist with updating maintenance instructions, overhaul instructions, processes, and procedures to optimize maintenance activities.
- Liaise with Technical Publications and Central Engineering teams where required.
- Monitor trains in service using the Orbita remote monitoring system.
- Download and analyze train data from onboard train data recorders using laptops.
- Use diagnostic software to identify faults across various train systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, train management, and onboard computer systems.
- Carry out system software updates as required.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant safety procedures and company standards.
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Shift Pattern
The role operates on a Panama roster covering both days and nights:
- 5 Days: 07:00 - 19:00
- 5 Days Off
- 4 Nights: 19:00 - 07:00
- 5 Days Off
- 2 Days: 07:00 - 19:00
- 3 Nights: 19:00 - 07:00
- 4 Days Off
Roster then repeats.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidates will ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in an electrical discipline - essential.
- Previous experience within the rail industry - desirable but not essential.
- Experience using laptops and diagnostic equipment to identify and investigate faults.
- Ability to interpret and work from maintenance manuals, technical documentation, and electrical/mechanical schematics.
- Proven experience in mechanical or electrical fault finding.
- Experience carrying out mechanical or electrical repairs.
- Strong troubleshooting and fault investigation skills, with the ability to gather and analyze technical evidence.
- A methodical and analytical approach to fault finding and problem solving.
- Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
- A highly self-motivated approach with the ability to work effectively within a small technical team.
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Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical / Mechanical Technician to work on the modern Class 701 Aventra fleet, gaining exposure to complex train systems, advanced diagnostics, and in-service fault resolution.
Apply now to be considered for the role.
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