About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi‑cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there is something for everyone to get involved.
Job Description
Here at Hitachi Rail, we have multiple job opportunities for enthusiastic self‑motivated Maintenance Technicians who thrive in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate will be comfortable performing a wide range of tasks and is open to working in rotating shift patterns. The position is based in London.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career in rail as NO railway experience is required for this role!
Salary: £43,696 with 15% shift allowance and £6,000 location allowance. Permanent contract.
Accountabilities
In this exciting role you will be undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent role working on a rotating day and night shift basis.
- Perform scheduled maintenance activities on rolling stock within the TMC in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions.
- Undertake servicing and preparation of rolling stock.
- Actively participate in ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and procedures that support all depot and fleet activities.
- Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
- Ensure exam tasks are completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.
- Adhere to all health and safety processes and procedures.
- Attend testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventive and corrective maintenance as required.
- Be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
- Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and 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.
- Work shifts to meet the service requirements of Hitachi customers within the TMC.
- Assist as required.
About You
Required Skills / Knowledge
- Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot 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.
- Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock.
- Comfortable working within a team or on their own.
- Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
- Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
Education / Qualifications
- Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines.
- Engineering based NVQ level 3.
Behavioural
- Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
- 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.
Desired Skills (not Essential)
- Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
- Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings.
- Fire warden, First Aider.
- Depot Protection.
- Working at height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC depot isolation.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Annual performance bonus paid on a discretionary basis.
- 25 days holiday.
- Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%.
- Private medical insurance.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Group income protection.
- Group life insurance.
- Employee assistance programme.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and worldview. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment – we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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