Lead Technician

Hitachi Rail; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rail transportation is seeking a dedicated Lead Technician to join their dynamic team in Liverpool. This permanent position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge rail technology, focusing on servicing and maintaining complex rolling stock assets. The role promises a competitive salary with a shift allowance, along with a range of benefits including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and generous holiday leave. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a significant impact in the rail sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with up to 9% contributions

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Income protection

Life insurance

Flexible benefits plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with high voltage electrics knowledge.
• Mechanical or electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, fault finding, and repairing complex rail assets.
• Maintaining compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

High voltage electrics knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Mechanical or electrical apprenticeship

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

SAP

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations worldwide, our work pushes the boundaries of digital transformation and technology. Our diverse, global organization is committed to sustainable and innovative practices that bring people together. Join us and contribute to our mission.

Description

Your new role

We are seeking a dedicated Lead Technician to join our team at Edge Hill in Liverpool. The role involves servicing, fault finding, and repairing complex Hitachi Rail rolling stock assets. Experience with the class AT300 fleet is highly advantageous.

This is a permanent position working on a rotating day and night shift basis, with a salary of £47,913 + 15% shift allowance.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the work site, materials, and equipment
• Adhering to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Performing planned and unplanned maintenance
• Ensuring compliance of traction and rolling stock assets with operational specifications
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Removing, replacing, modifying, and assembling traction and rolling stock components
• Identifying and rectifying defects and discrepancies
• Supporting reliability improvements and providing technical support during failures
• Maintaining accurate records in SAP
• Developing professionally and liaising with internal and external personnel

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience in a similar role, with high voltage electrics knowledge
• Valid UK Driving Licence
• Residence within an hour’s travel of Neville Hill depot
• Knowledge of rail rules and regulations
• Good communication and IT skills
• Mechanical or electrical apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Behavioural Attributes

• Calm, diplomatic, and professional under pressure
• Effective communication skills
• Loyal, committed, confident, and determined

Preferred Skills (not essential)

• Experience in the rail sector
• Network Rail Sentinel PTS certification
• Stock-specific maintenance experience
• Designated Person qualification or equivalent
• Working at Height and Manual Handling certifications

What We Offer

We value our employees and offer:

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with up to 9% contributions
• Private medical and personal accident insurance
• Income protection and life insurance
• Flexible benefits plan

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Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Rail Transportation