Driver Refueller

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bristol seeks a dedicated Driver Refueller to join their team. This permanent position requires driving and servicing trains while supporting maintenance staff. Key qualifications include experience in a maintenance environment and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, and emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a maintenance team in a rolling stock maintenance depot.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work.
• Good communication skills to follow clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Drive and service trains within the maintenance centre.
• Record all servicing undertaken in the maintenance management system.
• Support maintenance staff with corrective and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance team support experience

Safety awareness

Strong communication skills

Experience with maintenance management systems

Manual handling

Education

A level of engineering background knowledge

Job description

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’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Description

Here at HitachiRail, we have a great opportunity for a dedicated Driver Refueller to join our team at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre in Bristol.

Salary: £39,772; 15% Shift allowance; £3,000 Location Allowance; Permanent contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for driving, replenishing and servicing the trains, and supporting the maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent position working on a rotating night shift basis only.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Under the control of the PIC (Person In Charge) undertake train movements, driving trains within the confines of the Train maintenance Centre.
• Undertake servicing of trains arriving from service, including replenishment of Diesel, Ad-Blu, fresh water for the toilet and galley systems, drivers windscreen wash, sand hoppers fitted to the train and toilet system servicing.
• Record all servicing undertaken and fluids or materials used in the required maintenance management system (MMS).
• Monitor the Maintenance Management System (SAP) to ensure all work is recorded correctly.
• Carry out daily checks of service spine equipment and ensure the area is tidy/clean.
• Report any defects found, notifying the Refuelling Team Leader/Duty Shift Manager and recording this in the MMS.
• Support the Maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Support the continued development of the MMS. Ensure all servicing requirements are captured and delivered.
• Ensure all fluid and material usage is controlled and recorded and any materials being returned to stores for repair are correctly labelled and the process is followed.
• Comply with lean principles and best practice as instructed, and support other stabled locations as necessary.
• Support the maintenance staff and cleaners to ensure the contractual agreed number of trains are made available for service.

About you

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience of supporting a maintenance team on a shift basis in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment or similar.
• Safety awareness gained in operational railway environments.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work.
• Good communication skills and ability to carry out clear instructions.
• Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
• Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, Powered plant and tools – air / 110v experience.

Education/Qualifications

• A level of engineering background knowledge preferable

Behavioural

• Can comfortably work within a team or on their own
• Knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• 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)

• Basic IT skills
• First Aider
• Experience in the operation of refuelling points for rolling stock
• Depot Protection system

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on 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

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. For more about us and our latest jobs visit: https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

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 world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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