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Job title: Electrical Fitter/Technician
Job Type: Temporary Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start date: Immediate
Duration: 12 month contract | Potential for extension
Pay rate: Competitive
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Hours of work: Full Time - 40.00 per week
Working Arrangements: 4 on, 4 off shift patterns covering rotational days and nights
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter / Technician to join a dynamic team maintaining and servicing modern rolling stock. This is a hands-on, high-level technical role with a strong electrical bias, requiring advanced diagnostic skills and leadership capability.
You'll play a key part in ensuring the reliability and safety of cutting-edge rail assets, working in a fast-paced environment where precision and professionalism are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Expertise:
* Interpret electrical schematics and traction/rolling stock drawings.
* Perform complex fault-finding, diagnostics, and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
* Ensure compliance with operational specifications using engineering processes.
Maintenance & Reliability:
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities.
* Identify and rectify defects, propose corrective actions for repeat issues.
Operational Support:
* Respond to in-service failures and provide technical assistance.
* Maintain accurate records in SAP for all work completed.
What We're Looking For
* Electrically biased technician with proven experience in rolling stock or similar heavy engineering environments.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
* Strong understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards.
Essential Qualifications:
* HNC or served apprenticeship in electrical/mechanical engineering OR NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline.
Desirable:
* IT skills (Word, Excel), AC depot isolation competence, driving licence.
Why Join Us?
* Work on state-of-the-art rail technology.
* Competitive hourly rates and long-term contract stability.
* Opportunity to develop and progress within a leading rail environment.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.
Interested in this position? please click "apply now"
We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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.
