Job Title: GU Technician
Location: Bristol, BS34 7QG
Rate: £23.34 per hour (PAYE) or £31.00 per hour (Umbrella) – Overtime available
Contract: 6 months, with a view to extend (long-term project)
Hours: Night shifts, 6:30pm – 5:30am (11 hours per shift, 4 nights per week)

Function of Role 

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets 

Key Responsibilities 

• Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on the Class 800 series rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions 

• Undertake servicing and preparation of the Class 800 rolling stock. 

• Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions  

• Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities  

• Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes. 

• Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required. 

• Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures. 

• Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required. 

• Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time. 

• Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Shift Production Managers in the delivery of the production plan. 

• Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.  

• Working shifts to meet the service requirements of the IeP fleet customers. 

• Assist as required 

License's / Competences 

• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent – Mechanical Maintenance 
• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment. 
• Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment. 
• Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support. 
• Modern fault finding and repair techniques using pc-based laptops and remote train diagnostics. 
• Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis. 
• Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock 

Behavioural 

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

Desirable            

• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook 
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading 
• Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider 
• Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools. 
• Train driving assessment and licence  
• Depot Protection 
• Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation 

Mandatory Requirements 

• Live within commuting distance (1 hour) of Bristol – Stoke Gifford Depot 

• Right to work in the UK   

• Able to provide proof of qualifications 

Compliance 

This is a safety-critical role. Candidates must pass a drug & alcohol test and comply with strict Health & Safety controls. 

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.

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