Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice

H-E Parts; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is offering an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice in Edinburgh. The position involves a 3-year FTC where the apprentice will learn to perform various maintenance tasks, support specialists, and gain formal qualifications. The successful applicant will join a dynamic team committed to safety and quality within a global leading organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Performance bonus

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

Qualifications

• Demonstrate enthusiasm for working in a maintenance environment.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Highly motivated individual with a desire to progress.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance specialists with task-specific jobs.
• Attend college and complete course work on time.
• Follow standard operating procedures to maintain rolling stock.

Skills

Enthusiasm for maintenance

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Time management

Health and safety awareness

Self-motivation

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:

(HRE) Edinburgh Craigentinny

Job ID:

R0093481

Date Posted:

2025-06-03

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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.

Job Description:

Your new role

Location- Craigentinny, Edinburgh (3 positions)

Duration – 3 years FTC

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice. As a Train maintenance Apprentice, you will develop your skills to be able to perform a variety of maintenance tasks whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Key role and responsibilities:

• The responsibilities of the post will vary in accordance with the section within which you will be working. Following a comprehensive training programme you will:
• Support maintenance specialists and team members in task specific jobs.
• Be expected to use the appropriate tools safely and complete jobs to the required quality standard
• Be able to operate on your own initiative as well as be an effective team player
• Follow standard operating procedures to help maintain the next generation of rolling stock
• Carry out additional tasks in support of your teams objectives

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in the formal apprenticeship scheme to obtain a Level 3 qualification
• Attend college and complete course work on time and to a high standard
• Attend and fully participate in regular training, career and development reviews with line management, college staff, and other interested parties
• To be aware of and actively promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values
• To adhere to the Hitachi Rail Europe’s Equal Opportunities policy
• To comply with and implement Hitachi Rail Europe’s Health and Safety policy
• To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within capabilities as may be required

About you

It is our expectation that successful applicants should be able to demonstrate all of the experience and skills listed below:

Essential Requirements

• Enthusiasm for working in an maintenance environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Able to work in a professional and confidential manner
• The ability to work as part of a team, attend team meetings and eventually contribute to appropriate discussions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Excellent time management
• Highly motivated and self-driven individual with a desire to progress a career within a manufacturing environment
• An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment
• Self motivated with a flexible approach.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths

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.

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at 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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