Technician - Rolling Stock Maintenance, Bedford

Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician
Bedford | Contract Role | Shift-Based (Days & Nights)

PAYE Pay Rate: 21.32 per hour + accrued leave | Overtime x1.5

Rullion are working with a leading organisation in the rail sector to recruit Skilled Maintenance Technicians for a key maintenance depot in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team supporting critical fleet operations and passenger services.

Whether you already have rail experience or are looking to transition into the rolling stock maintenance industry, this role offers hands-on technical work, training, and the chance to develop your skills in a new and growing sector.

The Opportunity
You'll be part of a dedicated maintenance team responsible for ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of passenger trains through planned maintenance and reactive fault finding.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair activities in line with production requirements
• Perform advanced fault diagnosis and troubleshooting
• Produce detailed technical reports on fault investigations
• Support and mentor team members in technical skill development
• Develop specialist technical knowledge across key systems

What We're Looking For

• Experience within a mechanical or electrical engineering environment
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (essential)
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic capability
• Ability to complete maintenance records accurately and in line with procedures
• Solid understanding of health & safety regulations (COSHH, PPE, manual handling, etc.)
• Comfortable using laptops and diagnostic systems
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and documentation

We welcome applications from technicians in other industries looking to move into rolling stock, including:

• Military / Armed Forces
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Manufacturing

Full training will be provided to support your transition into the rail sector.

Working Pattern

• 12-hour shifts (12 hour days (07:00-19:00) and nights (19:00-07:00) on (phone number removed) on/off rotation)
• Candidates must live within a 1-hour commute of Bedford

If you're an qualified mechanical or electrical technician ready for your next contract - or looking to break into the rail industry - we'd love to hear from you.

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