Lead Technician

Hitachi, Ltd.; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 9% employer

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a dedicated Lead Technician to join the Oxley Train Care Centre in the Midlands. You will lead maintenance, fault diagnosis and reliability improvements for Hitachi's rolling stock fleet, ensuring high safety and operational standards.

The role offers a permanent contract with a salary of £48,991 plus a 12.5% shift allowance, with a shift pattern that includes two weekends off per month, and a focus on safe, efficient operation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with fault diagnosis and maintenance of rolling stock.
• Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings and maintenance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on rolling stock assets.
• Remove, replace, assemble, modify, and install components using approved techniques.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and maintenance documentation.
• Diagnose and rectify complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records within SAP.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Rolling stock maintenance

Technical leadership

SAP maintenance management

Education

HNC or Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines or Engineering based NVQ Level 3

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Lead Technician - Oxley

£48,991 + 12.5% shift allowance

Days & Nights

Permanent Contract

Your new role:

Hitachi Rail is seeking a dedicated Lead Technician to join our Train care Centre in Oxley, Midlands.

In this exciting role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of Hitachi's rolling stock fleet of 805/7. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out complex fault diagnosis, maintenance, MOD programmes and repairs on rolling stock assets, ensuring they are maintained to the highest operational and safety standards.

Working within a skilled team environment, you will provide technical expertise, support reliability improvements, and contribute to the delivery of a safe and dependable railway Avanti West Coast service.

As a Lead Technician at Hitachi Rail's Oxley Train care Centre, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rolling stock through advanced maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and technical support activities.

Work-life balance supported through a shift pattern that includes two weekends off per month.

Maintenance & Engineering

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on rolling stock assets.
• Remove, replace, assemble, modify, and install components using approved engineering techniques.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure rolling stock complies with operational and engineering requirements.

Fault Finding & Reliability

• Diagnose and rectify complex electrical and mechanical faults.
• Investigate recurring defects and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support reliability improvement initiatives to enhance fleet performance.
• Provide technical assistance during in-service failures and operational incidents.

Technical Leadership

• Develop technical scopes of work with the aid of engineering for fault rectification activities.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.
• Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are maintained and used correctly.

Administration & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain accurate maintenance records within SAP.
• Build effective working relationships across teams.
• Develop new skills and technical knowledge in line with business requirements.
• Undertake additional duties as required to support local operational needs.

Core Competencies Demonstrated

• Advanced fault finding and diagnostics
• Rolling stock maintenance and repair
• Technical leadership and mentoring
• Reliability and continuous improvement
• Health and safety compliance
• SAP maintenance management systems
• Stakeholder communication and collaboration
• Engineering drawing interpretation and application

About you:

Qualifications

• HNC or Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines or Engineering based NVQ Level 3.

Behavioral

• Strong understanding of and adherence to railway rules, regulations, and safety standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and positive representative of Hitachi Rail.
• Effective team player with a collaborative approach.

• Proactive problem-solver with a strong safety focus.
• Adaptable and committed to continuous learning and development.

Desirable

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

What we offer

At Hitachi Rail, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return for your skills, dedication, and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave
• Opportunity to earn an annual performance-related bonus
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Group income protection
• Group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

In addition, we offer a range of flexible benefits and lifestyle options, allowing you to tailor your benefits package to suit your individual needs and circumstances.

Join Hitachi Rail and become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values its employees, invests in their development, and provides opportunities to build a rewarding and successful career.

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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.