Rolling Stock Fitter (C4 Technician)

Location:                         Cardiff
Contract Type:                Inside IR35
Rate:                               £33.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Duration:                         3–6 months initially, with potential for extension
Positions Available:        3
Hours:                             36 hours per week (Day & Afternoon Shifts)

The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for several experienced Rolling Stock Fitters to support a major rolling stock overhaul programme based in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a skilled maintenance team working on the overhaul and refurbishment of a fleet of diesel multiple units. The programme involves the overhaul of 18 units with a planned 20-day turnaround per vehicle.

Essential Requirements

Candidates must possess:

• NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in a relevant mechanical, engineering, or rolling stock discipline
• Proven rolling stock maintenance, overhaul, or heavy maintenance experience
• Demonstrable C4 competency across the majority of the activities listed below

C4 Experience Required

Successful candidates should have experience in most of the following:

• Autocoupler removal and refit
• Intermediate Bar Coupler removal and refit
• Spring Box Assembly work
• Gangway removal and refit
• Gangway Flexi removal and refit
• Valve change-outs
• Bogie disconnection
• Centre Pivot / Pedestal removal and refit
• Hydraulic reservoir and hose removal and refit

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical overhaul, maintenance, and refurbishment activities
• Working to engineering standards, specifications, and maintenance instructions
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in accordance with quality requirements
• Supporting the delivery of overhaul programmes to strict timescales
• Completing all associated documentation accurately and on time

What's on Offer?

• £33.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• Long-term contract opportunity with extension potential
• Immediate starts available
• Opportunity to work on a significant rolling stock overhaul programme
• Stable shift pattern with consistent hours

If you have the relevant C4 experience and rolling stock qualifications, we'd be keen to hear from you.