Entry-Level Rail Overhaul & Modification Technician

Hitachi Rail; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up 9

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre is hiring an Overhaul and Modification Technician. No railway experience is required for this entry-level role with a permanent contract and a rotating day/night shift pattern.

The role focuses on maintenance of Class 800/802 rolling stock, fault diagnosis, and collaboration across teams to ensure safe, on-time train delivery. Salary includes shift and location allowances, reflecting a strong entry into rail engineering.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or similar technical training in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Experience with railway equipment and diagnostic tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out overhaul and modification duties as directed by the Team Leader.
• Perform testing and commissioning activities for trains.
• Support Great Western and East Coast Main Line train delivery, testing and commissioning teams.

Skills

Manual Handling

COSHH

Working at height

Powered plant and tools

24/7 shift roster

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Fault finding

Education

Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines

Engineering NVQ level 3

Tools

Laptop-based diagnostics

Remote train diagnostic systems

Job description

Hitachi Rail in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre is hiring an Overhaul and Modification Technician. No railway experience is required for this entry-level role with a permanent contract and a rotating day/night shift pattern.

The role focuses on maintenance of Class 800/802 rolling stock, fault diagnosis, and collaboration across teams to ensure safe, on-time train delivery. Salary includes shift and location allowances, reflecting a strong entry into rail engineering.