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Posted 10 August, 2026

Maintenance Technician

Rullion Limited
Nottingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
\n Location: Derby
\n Salary: £29 per hour (Umbrella)
\n Employment Type: 6-12 Months

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Working Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off, consisting of two blocks of day shifts followed by two blocks of night shifts - Day Shifts: 7:30am - 6:30pm/Night Shifts: 7:15pm - 7:00am

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Main Responsibilities

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  • Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions.
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  • Undertake servicing and preparation of the rolling stock.
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  • Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions.
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  • Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities.
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  • Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
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  • Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.
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  • Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures.
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  • Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
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  • Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
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  • Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Shift Production Managers in the delivery of the production plan.
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  • Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.
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  • Working shifts to meet the service requirements of fleet customers.
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  • Assist as required with any other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirement.
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Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

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Essential

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Licences / Competences

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  • Network Rail Sentinel PTS.
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  • Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, Powered plant, and tools.
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  • Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
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  • Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment.
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  • Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support.
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  • Modern fault finding and repair techniques using pc-based laptops and remote train diagnostics.
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  • Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
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  • Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock.
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Qualifications

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  • Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines.
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  • Engineering based NVQ level 3.
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Behavioural

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  • Can comfortably work within a team or on their own.
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  • Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external).
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  • Able to always represent Hitachi in a professional manner.
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  • Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
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  • Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
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  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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  • Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
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  • Loyal, committed, confident and determined.
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Desirable

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Licences / Competences

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  • Intermediate IT skills - typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
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  • Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
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  • Powered plant and tools - bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools
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  • Depot Protection
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  • Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation
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This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

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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.

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We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. INDTR-SO

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

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