Lead Technician

H-E Parts; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation technology company in Bristol is seeking a Lead Technician to join their team. This permanent position involves complex fault finding and repair of rolling stock assets and requires strong technical skills and relevant experience in maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess Network Rail Sentinel PTS and NVQ qualifications. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

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

• 5+ years of experience in relevant engineering environment.
• Ability to perform complex troubleshooting and repairs on train systems.
• Demonstrated adherence to safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Ensure compliance with operational specifications.
• Liaise with technical personnel to resolve issues.

Skills

Network Rail Sentinel PTS

Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting

Depot Protection

Working at Height

Manual Handling

Powered plant and tools – air / 110v

Crimping competence & assessment

Education

M & E ONC or Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines

Engineering based NVQ level 3

Tools

Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel

Job description

Overview

Location: Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0107010

Date Posted: 2025-10-23

Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Other

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

About Us

Hitachi Rail is committed to creating a legacy through digital transformation and technology. Our global organisation operates across the world with a focus on sustainable and innovative ways to bring people together.

Job Description

Here at HitachiRail, we have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic self-motivated Lead Technician to join our team at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre in Bristol.

Salary: £50,041 per year plus 15% Shift allowance. Location Allowance: £3000. Permanent Contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for service, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent role working on a rotating day and night shift basis.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace
• Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques
• Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications
• Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of traction and rolling stock components
• Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material removal using hand tools
• Assemble traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques
• Install new traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques
• Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets
• Identify repeat defects on Hitachi rolling stock assets and suggest / carry out repairs
• Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff
• Support reliability technicians with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets
• Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty
• Provide operational support to users of Hitachi rolling stock assets
• Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out
• Develop professionally and support good working relationships
• Learn new skills in accordance with Hitachi’s new business demands as required

• Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post
• Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements

About you

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Network Rail Sentinel PTS
• Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting
• Depot Protection
• Working at Height
• Manual Handling
• Powered plant and tools – air / 110v
• Crimping competence & assessment

Education / Qualifications

• M & E ONC or Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
• Engineering based NVQ level 3

Behavioural

• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• Good team worker

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel
• AC Depot isolation
• Moveable plant
• Driving Licence

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees. If you would like to join our 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 within a flexible plan to meet your 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 visit https://www.hitachirail.com/careers for more information.

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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