Maintenance & Overhaul Technician

H-E Parts; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking enthusiastic Maintenance and Overhaul Technicians for its Edinburgh location. This permanent role offers the chance to be part of a high-paced, collaborative team, focused on maintaining and improving a fleet of trains. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ level 3 in Engineering and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills. A flexible attitude towards a rotating shift schedule is expected.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual Performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical disciplines required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Conduct overhaul and maintenance on ScotRail Class 385 and Lumo Class 803 trains.
• Perform scheduled services and fault rectifications as needed.
• Support continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines

Engineering based NVQ level 3

Tools

Intermediate IT skills

Job description

Location:

(HRE) Edinburgh Craigentinny

Job ID:

R0085592

Date Posted:

2025-06-30

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Other

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:

Here at HitachiRail, we have a great opportunity for enthusiastic self-motivated Maintenance and Overhaul Technicians to join our team based in Edinburgh.

Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre, Edinburgh
Permanent contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting new role, you will be responsible for undertaking overhaul, modification, corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing, complex fault finding and repair on our fleet of ScotRail Class 385 and Lumo Class 803 trains.

This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration, adaptability, and innovation. You will be working on a rotating day and night shift basis, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of our rail services.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Undertake overhaul and modification duties as directed by the Team Leader
• Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on rolling stock within the TMC in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions.
• Undertake servicing and preparation of rolling stock.
• Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities.
• Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
• Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.
• Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures.
• Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
• Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
• Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Production Managers in the delivery of the production plan.
• Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.
• Working shifts to meet the service requirements of Hitachi customers within the TMC.
• Assist as required.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Can comfortable work within a team or on their own
• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Education/Qualifications

• Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines.
• Engineering based NVQ level 3.

Behavioural

• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
• Fire warden, First Aider
• Powered plant and tools – cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
• Depot Protection
• Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation

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
• 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 for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific 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 do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers .

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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