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Overhaul Technician

Overhaul Technician

📍 Edinburgh
£29 per hour
£28.82 - £38.27/hour + Overtime at Time and a Half
Industry: Engineering
Applications: <10
Posted: 07-09-2026
Company: Rullion Managed Services
Type: Contract
Reference: 225576697

Job Description:

Overhaul Technician

Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre, Edinburgh, EH8 7SY

12+ Month Initial Contract (Long Term Project)


Standard Pay Rate:

£28.82 /hour PAYE

Equivalent to

£38.27 /hour umbrella

+ Opportunity for overtime, Paid at Time and a Half (1.5%)

This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company

Hours / Shifts:

Example Roster Pattern available upon request.

Function of Role

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

Key Responsibilities

License's / Competences

*
Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, powered plant and tools
* Experience of working in a modern engineering environment.
* Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational environment.
* Modern fault finding and repair techniques.
* Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS)
* Experience of performing modifications and overhaul on modern rolling stock.


Behavioural
* Can comfortable 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
* Depot Plant and Equipment; Bogie drop, Bogie Press, Cranes, Jacks, Air Systems.
* Depot Protection
* Full UK driving license

Requirements

Compliance

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

For more information, a full Job Description and also for immediate consideration, please apply by sending your CV to Jake Parker at Rullion:

This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. 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.


Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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

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