Rullion

Lead Technician

DE45 1ET

Key information

Pay
£35 to £35 an hour
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Contract
Posted date
2 Oct 2026
Closing date
23 Oct 2026

About this role

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.

Essential Requirements

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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.

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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.

Desirable

AC Depot Isolation, Moveable Plant, Intermediate IT skills and UK Driving Licence.

If you have worked as a Maintenance Technician before

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