Maintenance Technician

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the Edinburgh location at Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre. This role requires no prior railway experience and offers a great starting point for a career in rail. Responsibilities include performing maintenance and repairs on rolling stock, working in a dynamic team environment, and adhering to safety standards. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package aimed at ensuring work/life balance.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship completed in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Intermediate IT skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance on rolling stock.
• Assist in repair and quick troubleshooting of faults.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Fault Investigation

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines

Tools

Powered tools

Plant equipment

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Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Maintenance Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Edinburgh at Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in rail, as NO railway experience is required for this role!

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail helps create a legacy. With operations worldwide, our work advances digital transformation and technology. From our multicultural organization to our sustainable and innovative work practices, there's something for everyone — and you can be part of it.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will undertake 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 basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform scheduled maintenance on rolling stock according to maintenance instructions.
• Service and prepare rolling stock.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and procedures.
• Support the delivery of new trains and maintenance acceptance processes.
• Complete exam tasks timely, perform basic fault rectification or repair when needed.
• Follow all health and safety protocols.
• Attend testing locations, main line stations, and outstations for maintenance tasks.
• Be prepared to travel and stay overnight if required.
• Support team leaders and managers in meeting production plans.
• Record all work activities and stock usage in the maintenance system.
• Work shifts to meet service requirements.
• Assist team members as needed.

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations, internal and external.
• Professional representation of Hitachi.
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Ability to investigate electrical and mechanical faults and document findings.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Effective interaction with all levels of personnel.
• Loyal, committed, confident, and determined.

Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to read electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Experience with powered tools and plant (cranes, air systems, 110V tools).
• Knowledge of depot protection, working at heights, COSHH, manual handling, and depot isolation procedures.

Education/Qualifications

• Served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines.

Benefits

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

Thank you for your interest. If your application is suitable, we will contact you. Learn 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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