Maintenance Technician

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension 9%

Private medical insurance

Personal accident insurance

Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in London (Bounds Green Train Maintenance Centre) is hiring Maintenance Technicians. You will perform scheduled maintenance on rolling stock, undertake servicing, and support depot operations.

This is a permanent, full‑time role with a base salary of £45,532 plus a 15% shift allowance (£6,000). We offer 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, private medical insurance, life and income protection, and an employee assistance programme.

Qualifications

• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
• Outstanding safety awareness in an operational railway setting.
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance activities on rolling stock in accordance with maintenance instructions.
• Undertake servicing and preparation of rolling stock.
• Undertake driving duties within depot procedures.

Skills

Shift roster experience

Safety awareness

Diagnostics

Rolling stock

Education

Engineering NVQ L2/3

Apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical

Tools

MMS

Job description

Location: Bounds Green London, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0134283

Date Posted: 2026-09-10

Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category): Other

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 Hitachi Rail, we have great job opportunities for dedicated Maintenance Technicians to join our team in London at Bounds Green Train Maintenance Centre.

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

Permanent Contract

• 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

• Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines.
• Engineering based NVQ level 2 and 3.

Behavioural

• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• 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.

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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

About Hitachi Rail

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.

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