Rullion
Technician - Trains
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Overhaul Technician
Contract Duration: 6 months
Location: Eastleigh
Shift pattern: 11- and 12-hours days, rotating 4- and 5-day shift patterns.
Pay Rates:
- Umbrella Pay Rate: £26.91 per hour
- PAYE Pay Rate: £20.50 per hour
Role Overview
You will be undertaking the following overhaul & modification duties on a Rolling Stock (Rail) Project, working on various bogie fleets whilst adhering to the requisite processes & procedures:
- Carry out the initial inspection of wheelsets
- Axle bearing removal taking care to ensure no damage to the axle or components occurs and prepare the bearings for dispatch to the relevant external companies
- Paint removal on the axle
- Wheel pan removal taking the relevant precautions to ensure no damage to components is caused
- Surface defect removal
- Oil drain and fill on wheelset gearbox and couplings and any associated parts
- Initial Bogie inspection reporting any findings through the relevant maintenance portal and supervisor
- Wheelset removal taking care not to damage the frame or wheelsets
- Frame disassembly and component removal
- Carry out Component repair following
- Assist with cleaning of rolling stock when required
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Description
With minimal supervision undertake overhaul, modifications and repair of the allocated wheelsets/bogies components adhering to the requisite processes and procedures.
Assist other team members with the bogie overhaul/wheelset overhaul in order to develop technical skills.
Identify, order and collect spares and materials from stores. Assist with cleaning of rolling stock when required.
This position would be undertaking works on a large project.
Principal Accountabilities
Working as part of the Engineering team, this role involves mechanical repairs.
Supporting with the completion of repairs and overhaul within a well-equipped rolling stock depot
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering or process environment
- Experience of basic fault finding
- Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures
- Ability to understand and care for tools, equipment and PPE
- Knowledge of Health & Safety including bio hazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
- Ability to use a computer
- Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications
- Ability to produce detailed complex, analytical technical reports
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All PPE provided and Health and Safety explained before and on site.
Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on 0161 926 1715
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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.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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