Maintenance Technician

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 44.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Rail UK Limited is seeking enthusiastic Maintenance Technicians to join our team in London at the North Pole Train Maintenance Centre. This is an excellent entry point into the rail industry with a strong technical background and a pathway to a long-term career in a global organisation.

The role is on-site with a 24/7 shift roster, travel and overnight stays may be required, and a comprehensive benefits package is on offer including pension, private medical insurance and more.

Qualifikationen

• Apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical disciplines is required.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in engineering.
• Experience with modern rolling stock maintenance is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform scheduled maintenance on rolling stock as per maintenance instructions.
• Undertake servicing and preparation of rolling stock.
• Undertake driving duties within depot and follow depot procedures.
• Support production plan delivery and maintenance processes.

Kenntnisse

24/7 shift experience

Safety awareness

Electrical schematics

Fault finding with diagnostics

Rolling stock maintenance support

Collaboration with stakeholders

Ausbildung

Completed apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical

Engineering NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

PC-based diagnostics

Jobbeschreibung

Company Information

Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category): Other

Job Schedule: Full time

Work Arrangement: Onsite

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 Hitachi Rail, we're offering an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, self-motivated Maintenance Technicians to join our team in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre. This is a fantastic entry point into the rail industry - no previous railway experience is required. If you have a strong technical background and are looking to build a long-term, stable career with a global organisation at the forefront of rail innovation, this could be the role for you.

Salary

Salary: £45,532 15% Shift allowance £6000

Location allowance Permanent Contract

Accountabilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions.


• Undertake servicing and preparation of the 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.


• 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 Shift 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 fleet customers.


• Assist as required with any other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.


• Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment.


• Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support.


• Modern fault finding and repair techniques using pc-based laptops and remote train diagnostics.


• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.


• Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock.

Education/Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines.


• Engineering NVQ Level 2 o3 (or equivalent).

Behavioural

• Calm, professional and diplomatic under pressure.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Confident working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.


• Loyal, committed, proactive and determined approach to work.

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.


• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.


• Train driving assessment and licence.

Depot Protection

• Working at Height


• COSHH


• Manual handling


• AC/DC Depot isolation


• Network Rail Sentinel PTS

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


• 25 days holiday


• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 9%


• Private medical insurance


• Personal Accident insurance


• Group Income protection


• Group Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme

You’ll also have access to a flexible benefits platform, allowing you to tailor additional perks to suit your lifestyle and individual needs.

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.

We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.