Maintenance Technician

H-E Parts; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail company in Doncaster is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on Class 800 series rolling stock. This role requires no prior railway experience and offers a competitive salary of £44,700 plus benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance, fault finding, and be prepared to work in shifts. Join a dynamic team committed to safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on Class 800 series rolling stock.
• Undertake servicing and preparation of Class 80x rolling stock.
• Record all work activities and stock consumption using maintenance management system.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster

Faults finding and diagnosis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Served apprenticeship with mechanical and or electrical disciplines

Engineering based NVQ level 3 or higher

Tools

IT skills – Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0108359

Date Posted: 2025-11-01

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 Technicians who thrive in a fast‑paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks and is open to working in rotating shift patterns. The position is based at Doncaster Train Maintenance Centre.

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

Salary: £44,700
15% Shift allowance
Permanent contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role, you will perform scheduled maintenance on our established fleet of Class 800/801/802 rolling stock for the Intercity Express Program on the East Coast Main Line and will be working in a dynamic work environment that values collaboration, adaptability and creativity and will.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on the Class 800 series rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions
• Undertake servicing and preparation of the Class 80x rolling stock.
• Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions
• Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities
• 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.
• Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Duty Shift 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 the IEP fleet customers.
• Assist as required

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Maintenance experience.
• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster.
• Faults finding and diagnosis and write reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education/Qualifications

• Served apprenticeship with mechanical and or electrical disciplines
• Engineering based NVQ level 3 or higher.

Behavioural

• Can comfortably work within a team or on their own
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desired Skills (not essential)

• IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Outlook
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Train driving
• Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC HV Electrical isolation up to 25kV

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organization 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.

Closing date for applications is 09th November 2025

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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