Electrical technician

Technician (Electrically biased) 6 month rolling contract (Project until December 2024) Northampton Depot Reporting to the Modifications and Upgrades Manager, your primary responsibility will be to undertake train maintenance of the depot rolling stock and conduct associated activities that support the operation of the fleet and depot in a safe way adhering to health and safety requirements. Principal Accountabilities Working as part of the Engineering team, this challenging role involves mechanical and electrical - rewiring, gearboxes, mod repairs. Supporting with the completion of repairs, modifications, commission within a well-equipped rolling stock depot With minimal supervision undertake Modification of the allocated rolling stock to meet the requirements of the modification and production plan Carry out post modification testing and advanced fault finding and diagnostic activities Undertake any other duties as and when required within the scope of the modification work Carry out installation fault finding to an intermediate level T3 Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, and software logic diagrams. Undertake any other duties as and when required, identify, and collect materials from stores. Be aware of safety at work and be alert in identifying potential hazards by removing or minimizing them wherever possible by following all health and safety procedures. Working underneath the specified engineering instructions and drawings, following the methods and tooling specified within them. Raising any issues with the tasks to be conducted, especially issues relating to safety and quality, to the on-site Supervisor/Production Manager.Knowledge Experience Must have relevant experience in an electrical engineering environment Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures Knowledge of Health Safety including bio-hazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Ability to use a laptop for diagnostic purposes Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications Experience in testing and fault finding Ability to fully read and understand complex electric circuit diagrams Ability to produce technical reports HNC or equivalent experience in an electrical engineering environment Knowledge of Health Safety including biohazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Ability to understand and care for tools, equipment, and PPE Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications Ability to use a laptop for diagnostic fault finding and rectification purposes Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants