Generator Unit Technician
| Company: | Rullion |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Bristol, BS34 7QG |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 23 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.