Rullion
Lead Maintenance Technician (Electrical)
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Lead Technician
Location: Etches Park, Derby
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: 6 months initially
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £35.98/hr Umbrella | Overtime: £44.49/hr Umbrella
Hours: 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, days & nights; 40 hours/week + overtime
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Lead Technician to service, fault-find, repair and maintain Hitachi rolling stock assets. The role will involve planned and reactive maintenance, complex fault diagnosis and providing technical support to ensure fleet reliability and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance, fault finding and repairs.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and pneumatic defects.
- Remove, replace, modify and install rolling stock components.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and schematics.
- Identify repeat defects and support reliability improvements.
- Provide technical support for in-service failures and operational issues.
- Complete accurate maintenance records using SAP.
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping.
- Liaise professionally with Hitachi and external personnel.
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Essential Requirements
- Network Rail Sentinel PTS and relevant track safety competence.
- Rolling stock maintenance and fault-finding experience.
- Depot Protection and Working at Height competence.
- Manual Handling and powered tools competence.
- Crimping competence.
- HNC / Engineering NVQ Level 3 (mechanical/electrical discipline).
- Ability to read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good understanding of safety rules and regulations.
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Desirable
- AC Depot Isolation
- Moveable Plant
- Intermediate IT skills
- UK Driving Licence
If you have worked as a Maintenance Technician before, please apply
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