Facilities Technician

H-E Parts; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a Facilities Technician to manage maintenance at their Edinburgh site. Responsibilities include overseeing plant and infrastructure, conducting checks, and supporting safety compliance. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical and offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of safety-critical machinery.
• Team-oriented with general routine building maintenance experience, particularly in electrical wiring.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and diagnostics of site plant and infrastructure.
• Conduct checks and repairs on various site plant rooms and services.
• Support external contractors as directed by line manager.

Skills

Excellent fault-finding skills

Working at height

Knowledge of and compliance with rules and regulations

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Location: Mountcastle Cres, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0082195

Date Posted: 2025-03-19

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Other

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

Hitachi Rail operates globally at the cutting edge of digital transformation and technology. The organisation supports a sustainable and innovative culture with opportunities to contribute across a diverse team.

Job Description

Hitachi Rail is seeking dedicated and experienced Facilities Technicians to join our Train Maintenance Centre in Edinburgh.

Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre

Salary: £42,218; 5% Shift allowance; £3000 Location allowance

Contract Type: Permanent

Accountabilities

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the maintenance and diagnostics of site plant and infrastructure and contribute to upholding standards set by the Facilities & Infrastructure Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct daily, weekly, and periodic checks, as well as reactive repairs, on various site plant rooms and services, including:
• Domestic plant – equipment linked to the site infrastructure (e.g., pump stations, waterproof test facility).
• ICT+S – PA system, CCTV, security systems, BMS and integration to wider site plant and network infrastructure.
• M+E – site heating, ventilation and cooling, LV/HV supply, electrical systems, internal and external, emergency lighting.
• Specialist plant – depot protection systems, bogie drop equipment, LOPS, jacks, OLE, wash systems, P-way, etc.
• Investigate, diagnose and rectify faults/breakdowns to plant and site infrastructure per DRF procedures.
• Maintain site/offices/buildings and contents in accordance with requirements.
• Civil and buildings – internal and external building/site fabric.

Manage departmental procurement, including creating and managing purchase requisitions (PRs) and orders (POs).

Conduct risk assessments related to site maintenance activities.

Uphold company safety policies and procedures in all tasks.

Create and manage SAP items as required for governance, including: functional locations, assets, notifications, work orders, equipment structures, task lists, maintenance plans, and maintenance cycles.

Help investigate accidents and incidents as required by line manager.

Provide assistance in implementing and maintaining departmental records and procedures.

Support waste management as needed for the site, liaising between contractors and site staff.

Provide support to external contractors as directed by line manager.

Ensure issues concerning site plant equipment and infrastructure are reported timely to the line manager.

Assist with compliance works where required.

To be the deputy responsible person regarding L8.

Assist in training/induction of new personnel, including escorting visitors and contractors around site as required.

Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required, including management of third-party contractors on site.

Assist other departments as directed by line manager.

Promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values.

Involve in Hitachi Rail Europe’s staff development and training and participate in PDP.

About you

Essential:

• Working at height.
• Maintenance of safety-critical machinery.
• Excellent fault-finding skills.

Behavioural

• Knowledge of and compliance with rules and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional representation of Hitachi at all times.
• Team-oriented with experience in general routine building maintenance in an industrial environment, including electrical wiring/installation.
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of personnel inside and outside the company.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical, C&G Craft apprenticeship or equivalent.

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Schematics reading, electrical circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge of building systems/safety-critical machinery/maintenance and construction techniques.
• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations.

What we offer

We value the importance of all our employees. You could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus (discretionary)
• 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 flexible perks to suit individual needs.

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

Hitachi Rail is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all its forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.

We would be delighted if you would follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail