Maintenance Tech

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking Maintenance Technicians for its London facility. This permanent position involves performing maintenance on rolling stock, including fault rectification. Successful candidates will have strong safety awareness and engineering qualifications, ensuring high operational standards in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in modern maintenance depots and 24/7 shift work.
• Knowledge of railway maintenance procedures.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical fault investigation.

Responsibilities

• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on rolling stock.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Record work activities in the maintenance system.

Skills

Safety awareness

Proficiency with fault finding

Excellent communication skills

Ability to read schematics

Calm under pressure

Education

HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

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Hitachi Rail is looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated Maintenance Technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in London at the North Pole Train Maintenance Centre.

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail offers the opportunity to create a legacy. With operations worldwide, we are at the forefront of digital transformation and technology. Our diverse global organization values sustainability and innovation, bringing people together—this is where you come in.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will perform corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing, and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent position working on a rotating day and night shift schedule.

You will be responsible for:

• Performing scheduled maintenance on rolling stock according to maintenance instructions.
• Servicing and preparing rolling stock.
• Driving within depot premises following operating procedures.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes.
• Supporting the delivery and maintenance acceptance of new trains.
• Completing exam tasks timely, undertaking fault rectification or repairs as needed.
• Adhering to health and safety procedures.
• Attending testing locations, main line stations, and outstations for maintenance tasks.
• Traveling and staying overnight when required.
• Supporting team leaders and managers in achieving production plans.
• Recording work activities and stock usage in the maintenance system.
• Working shifts to meet service requirements.
• Performing other relevant responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience working on a 24/7 shift roster in a modern maintenance depot.
• Strong safety awareness in railway engineering environments.
• Experience at stabling outstations or main line stations.
• Proficiency with fault finding using laptops and remote diagnostics.
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with modern maintenance management systems and trend analysis.
• Experience with modifications and campaigns on rolling stock.
• Calm, diplomatic, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective at interfacing with personnel at all levels.
• Loyal, committed, confident, and determined.

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to investigate electrical and mechanical faults and write reports.
• Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with powered plant and tools such as bogie drops, cranes, and air systems.
• Train driving assessment and license.
• Knowledge of depot protection, working at heights, COSHH, manual handling, and depot isolation procedures.

Education/Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, a served engineering apprenticeship, or equivalent railway experience.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability coverage, life and accident insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings, and paid vacation. We also offer work/life balance programs, training, and development opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will contact you. Discover more about us and our latest jobs at our website.

At Hitachi Rail, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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