Overhaul and Modifications Technician

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.

Greater London

On-site

GBP 58,000 - 59,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up 9

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited in London is seeking an enthusiastic Overhaul and Modification Technician to join our team at the North Pole Train Maintenance Centre. This entry-to-mid level role requires no prior railway experience and offers a permanent contract with rotating day and night shifts.

The position includes a base salary plus a 15% shift allowance and a £6,000 location allowance. Excellent safety culture and opportunities for professional development are highlighted.

Qualifications

Experience in railway or industrial maintenance
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions
Strong safety culture and adherence to procedures

Responsibilities

Carry out overhaul and modification duties as directed by the Team Leader.
Perform operations for final train commissioning, testing and acceptance.
Support train delivery, testing and commissioning teams in the UK and abroad.
Conduct safety inspections and ensure documentation in MMS is complete.
Undertake fault finding and repairs on rolling stock assets.
Operate and maintain depot tools and equipment per procedures.
Assist with maintenance manuals and continuous improvement feedback.

Skills

Manual handling

COSHH

Working at height

Powered plant/tools 110v

Safety awareness

Education

Engineering NVQ Level 3

Tools

SAP MMS

Job description

Location: London, London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0142062 Date Posted: 2026-09-10 Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK 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 Hitachi Rail, we have a great opportunity for enthusiastic self-motivated Overhaul and Modification Technician to join our team in London at North Pole 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: £45,532 15% Shift allowance £6000 Location allowance Permanent Contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for carrying out overhaul, modification, corrective and preventive maintenance, servicing, complex fault diagnosis, and repairs on the Class 800 and 802 rolling stock fleet supporting the Intercity Express Programme on the GWR Main Line. You will work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, adaptability, creativity, and continuous improvement. This is a permanent position operating on a rotating day and night shift pattern.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables

Undertake overhaul and modification duties as directed by the Team Leader
Perform Operations activates in preparation for final train commissioning, testing and acceptance by the customer. Great Western contract mobilisation and ongoing delivery of the operational maintenance requirements.
Support Great Western and East Coast Main Line train delivery, testing and commissioning teams in the UK and in Japan.
Perform the “safety of the line” inspections prior to commencement of nightly / daily testing and that this is recorded into the Maintenance Management System.
Undertake the testing maintenance regime at North Pole or any other testing location as required in such a way as to not impact operational test running.
Support the delivery of trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
Perform fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets incorporating best practice and lessons learnt
Undertake depot special tools training and competency assessment To include depot protection systems, bogie drop equipment, fire alarm, lifting equipment (including crane systems and mobile hydraulic lifting equipment), depot maintenance shed 25kv overhead traction supply, train windscreen lifting device, mobile lifting/scaffolding platforms and train wash.
Support the continued development of the SAP maintenance management system (MMS). Ensure all shop floor requirements are captured and delivered. Personally responsible for ensuring all materials removed from the store are recorded in SAP. Any materials being returned to the stores for repair are correctly labelled and process is followed. This applies to North Pole and at out based locations as required during repairs, testing and commissioning.
Comply with the lean principles and best practice as instructed at North Pole and other out stabled locations as necessary.
Development of the Maintenance Manual – Testing of new maintenance documents at the train, feedback any potential improvements to the technical author as part of the continues improvement loop.
Fleet Delivery – Support the Service Delivery Manager to ensuring the contractual agreed number of trains are made available for service.
Undertake the required corrective and preventative running maintenance. Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake fault rectification or repair when required.
Health & safety – Follow the correct working practices at all times. All relative PPE equipment is being used. Ensure roadways/pits are kept clean after work. Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications.
Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time to support Great Western and East Cost Main Line train repairs, commissioning, testing and undertake specialist training.
Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post.
Must undertake training for depot train driving / assessment and pass as competent.
Undertake duties to support shift operations and associated administrative tasks as directed by management.
Assist as required.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, Powered plant and tools – air / 110v experience. Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster Excellent written and verbal communication skills Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment. Experience in rolling stock repair, testing, approval, and commissioning. Experienced in preventive and corrective rolling stock maintenance, with strong fault-finding and repair capabilities using laptop-based diagnostics and remote train diagnostic systems. Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock. Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external) Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports. Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company. Education/Qualifications Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines. Engineering based NVQ level 3. Behavioural Calm and diplomatic under pressure. Always represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times. Can comfortably work within a team or on their own Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desired Skills (not essential)

Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
Train driving assessment and licence Depot Protection

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: