Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Overview:

You will be based in Manchester, joining a team of over 80 professionals working on a major rolling stock overhaul project for the Class 390 Avanti High Speed Trains. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a world-leading organisation responsible for maintaining and ensuring the reliability of this iconic, globally recognised fleet.

Rullion has a strong long-standing partnership with our client and we place great importance on contractor welfare. Your well being is our priority, with an experienced on-site account manager available to support you throughout the project. This role not only offers an enjoyable working environment, but also the chance to develop valuable skills to progress further in your career.

Purpose of Role:

You will be working as part of the overhaul team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock and equipment, including the latest generation in train technology to laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instructions

Ensuring all Overhaul activities are carried out in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

Location:

Manchester Train Care Centre, Longsight, M12 4HR

Start Date:

Start of Project = staggered starts each week from 05/01/2026 up to 23/02/2026

Your start date will be confirmed in due course

Envisaged End Date:

End of June 2027

Hours:

40 hours on ramp up - 48 hours per week once project is in full operation

Start and Finish times: (Subject to change at client's request)

Days: 07:00 hours to 18:00 hours / 07:00 hours to 15:00 hours

Nights: 19:00 hours to 06:00 hours / 20:00 hours to 07:00 hours

Days only

Pay:

Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £17.67 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £22.73 per hour

Post 12 weeks: PAYE £17.67 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £24.15 per hour

Shift Rotation - 2 weeks of Days / 2 weeks of Nights

Pay:

Pre 12 weeks: PAYE £20.94 per hour (28 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £27.10 per hour

Post 12 weeks: PAYE £20.94 per hour (33 days accrued leave) / Umbrella £28.61 per hour

An additional retainer of £1.00 per hour on all hours worked will be payable.

This is subject to tooling returned in satisfactory condition and you have completed the project.

This role is inside of IR35 regulations and therefore PAYE or Umbrella Company payment options apply.

Benefits

PPE provided by Rullion
Tooling provided by the Client
On-site Messroom with kitchen facilities
Coverall cleaning service available
Changing facilities with lockers and Showers

Qualifications and Skills required:

Time Served Apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualification

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Maintenance (Or equivalent general qualification with mechanical inclusion)

Good verbal and written communication skills

Technical and IT Skills

Experience

Rolling Stock (Experience on locomotives or other rail vehicles)
Military (REME or other Military Engineering)
Aerospace
Automotive vehicles such as HGV's, Buses, Lorries, Electric Vehicles, Automobiles
Other industries will also be considered (Candidates will be trade tested prior to offer)

Requirements

You must live within a reasonable travelling distance to our client's facility in Manchester City Centre
You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide proof of technical qualification

Responsibilities

Work as directed by the Overhaul Production Manager, will comply with:

All depot protection procedures
Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, HASAW (Health and Safety at Work) and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Will adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current standard

Will be responsible for:

As part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification and overhaul activities in line with VMI (Vehicle Maintenance Instruction) documentation, including.

Corrective maintenance (Mechanical)
Preventative maintenance (Mechanical)
Component exchange
General depot duties e.g. Line of Route audits
General housekeeping / 5s activities
SAP and SES input (Training dependant)
Crane driving and lifting equipment where training has been provided & competent
Mentoring others as and when required
Work in conjunction with our client's lifesaving rules
Comply with and enforce our clients Health and Safety policy

Due to working in a safety critical environment, you will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Testing and will follow strict Health & Safety controls and guidelines.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants