Lead Technician

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited is seeking a Lead Technician at Neville Hill Outstations in Leeds. You will own servicing, fault diagnosis and repair of rolling stock, operating within a small, supportive team.

The role requires day and night shifts, safety-conscious practices and travel within one hour of the depot. The ideal candidate has HV electrical knowledge, a relevant apprenticeship or HNC/NVQ, and a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Manual Handling certification required.
• Experience with high voltage electrics.
• NVQ/educational qualifications in engineering.
• IT proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook) useful.
• Rolling stock maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Crimping competence qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Owns servicing, complex fault diagnosis and repair of Hitachi Rail rolling stock assets.
• Work within a small team of Lead Technicians and a Team Leader.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on a day/night shift pattern.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental and quality practices.
• Read/interpret traction and rolling stock drawings and specs to guide work.

Skills

Manual Handling

High voltage electrics

UK Driving Licence

IT proficiency

Rolling stock maintenance

Crimping competence

Education

HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

## Lead TechnicianApply: Onsite: Leeds, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 30, 2026 (15 days left to apply): R0127444**Location:**Leeds, United Kingdom**Job ID:**R0127444**Date Posted:**2026-06-02**Company Name:**Hitachi Rail UK Limited**Profession (Job Category):**Production & Skilled Trades**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:**Hitachi Rail have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Technician to join our **Neville Hill** Outstations team in **Leeds**.**Salary: £51,673 15% Shift allowance Permanent contract****A****ccountabilities**As a Lead Technician, you will take ownership of servicing, complex fault diagnosis, and repair of Hitachi Rail rolling stock assets, ensuring the highest standards of reliability and performance.You will be joining a small, high-performing and supportive team where every member plays a vital role, consisting of a team of Lead Technicians and a Team Leader, where collaboration and accountability are key. Due to the nature of the role, there will occasionally be elements of lone working.As part of the Lead Technician team, you will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a structured shift pattern of **days and nights**. Flexibility is essential.This is a **Safety Critical** role, and to support the wellbeing of our employees, the successful candidate must reside within one hour’s travel of the **Neville Hill depot.**Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:* Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace* Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment* 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 Rail UK 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 Rail UK 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 Rail UK new business demands as required* Liaison with Hitachi Rail UK and external stakeholders as required to complete the duties of the post**About you****Required Skills/ Knowledge*** Manual Handling certification* Experience of working with high voltage electrics* Valid UK Driving Licence* Strong knowledge of relevant rail and health & safety regulations* IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)* Rolling stock maintenance and fault-finding experience* Crimping competence and assessment qualification**Education/Qualifications*** HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or a completed apprenticeship* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline**Behavioural*** Able to represent Hitachi Rail UK in a professional manner at all times* Team-orientated individual* Good written and verbal communication skills* Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (Rail, HR)**Desired Skills (not essential)*** Experience within the rail sector* Designated Person qualification (or equivalent)* Network Rail Sentinel PTS certification**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* 25 days holiday* Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus* Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%* Private medical insurance* Personal Accident insurance* Group Income protection* Group Life Insurance* Employee Assistance Programme**Additional Benefits of the Role:*** Structured shift pattern: **Days & Nights*** **Work-life balance with regular** **time off and only 2 weekends in 4 worked*** Opportunity to work on **new, modern rolling stock fleets*** Be part of a **small, skilled, and supportive team*** Exposure to cutting-edge rail technology and innovation* Opportunities for continuous learning and career developmentWe also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.