Electrical Technician - Rail

Electrical Fitter / Technician - Northampton £22.13 PAYE | £29.74 Umbrella (after 12 weeks) Monday-Friday | 06:00-16:00 | 50 Hours Per Week Contract Inside IR35 We are recruiting experienced Electrical…

Inside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £29.74/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 21 September 2026

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Electrical Fitter / Technician - Northampton
£22.13 PAYE | £29.74 Umbrella (after 12 weeks)
Monday-Friday | 06:00-16:00 | 50 Hours Per Week
Contract Inside IR35

We are recruiting experienced Electrical Fitters/Technicians to join a major rolling stock project based in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a strong electrical or engineering background to work on upgrades of rolling stock assets within a well-equipped depot environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical installation of lighting, CCTV, USB and LED systems
Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, engineering drawings and modification instructions
Wiring, testing and routing electrical components
Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics and rectification
Supporting the completion of upgrades and commissioning activities on rolling stock assets
Completing all work in accordance with engineering instructions, methods and tooling specifications
Accurately completing maintenance records
Undertaking additional duties as required to support production programmes Skills & Experience Required

Experience as an Electrical Fitter, Exam Technician, Maintenance Technician or similar engineering role
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical or Engineering discipline
Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or production environment
Strong electrical installation, testing and fault-finding experience
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical publications
Experience using diagnostic equipment and laptops for fault finding and rectification
Good understanding of Health & Safety procedures including COSHH, biohazards and manual handling
Ability to accurately complete documentation and maintenance records
Ability to care for and maintain tools, equipment and PPE
Rolling stock experience desirable but not essential
Positive attitude with willingness to learn and develop new skillsRullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)

RBoniface

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.

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

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