Rullion
Lead Electrical Technician
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Job title: Lead Technician
Job Type: 6 month contract with possible extension
Location: Derby
Pay rate: £26.92 per hour PAYE or £35.98 per hour Umbrella
IR35: Inside
Working Hours: 4 on / 4 off (days & nights), overtime available
Are you an experienced Electrician Technician ready to step into a lead role with one of the UK's most advanced train fleets?
We are seeking a Technician to join a busy maintenance depot in Derby, supporting the servicing, fault finding, repair, and reliability improvement of modern rolling stock. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled electrical technician looking for a long-term contract with strong earning potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on rolling stock assets.
- Support planned and reactive maintenance activities.
- Identify and rectify electrical defects.
- Produce technical scopes of work and support reliability improvements.
- Provide technical support during service failures and depot operations.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records using SAP and other maintenance systems.
- Ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
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What We're Looking For
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
- Experience working in maintenance, overhaul, modification or production environments
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Experience using maintenance management systems.
- Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster
- Excellent safety awareness within a regulated engineering environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Engineering Backgrounds Encouraged to Apply
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Rail & Rolling Stock
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Electric Vehicles (EV)
- Heavy Transport
- Ex-Forces Engineering
- Manufacturing, Industrial or Safety-Critical Environments
Safety Critical Role
Successful applicants must pass a Drug & Alcohol screening, provide proof of qualifications, have the right to work in the UK, and live within approximately one hour of Derby.
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Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.
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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.
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