Overhaul Technician - Rail Industry Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Join a Leading Name in the Rail Industry! We are recruiting for Overhaul Technicians to join a leading client in the rail rolling stock industry at their Manchester site. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technician with a mechanical or electrical engineering background to work on essential rail components, including bogies, wheelsets and powerpacks, ensuring they are overhauled, inspected and assembled to the highest standards of quality and safety. If you have experience in heavy engineering, rail, automotive, aerospace or a similar technical environment, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist engineering operation.
The Role
As an Overhaul Technician, you will carry out the disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of major mechanical components, following engineering specifications, approved procedures and strict health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Disassemble, inspect, overhaul and reassemble bogies, wheelsets, powerpacks and associated components. Carry out cleaning, preparation, assembly and basic mechanical, electrical and pneumatic disconnection and reconnection. Perform functional checks, measurements and testing, supporting non-destructive testing activities where required. Safely operate workshop tools, lifting equipment, presses and precision measuring instruments. Identify and report defects, ensuring all work meets required quality and safety standards. Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure tools, equipment and work areas are kept clean and organised. Work collaboratively with engineering and production teams to meet deadlines and support continuous improvement.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: An NVQ Level 3 or above in a relevant mechanical or electrical engineering discipline. Previous hands-on experience in heavy engineering, rail, automotive, aerospace or a similar precision engineering environment. Experience of mechanical overhaul, assembly and testing of large components or rotating equipment. The ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical instructions and inspection procedures.
Experience using workshop equipment, including overhead cranes, manipulators, hydraulic presses and torque tools. Knowledge of precision measurement, dimensional checks and quality inspection. An understanding of basic electrical and pneumatic systems. A strong commitment to health and safety, quality and attention to detail. Whats on Offer? Permanent employment with a leading client in the rail rolling stock industry. Salary of up to £42,000 per annum.
The opportunity to work on specialist rail engineering and overhaul projects. A technical role where quality, safety and engineering expertise are highly valued. The chance to develop your experience within an established engineering environment. Interested? If you have the relevant engineering experience and are looking for your next permanent opportunity in the rail industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
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