Overhaul & Modification Team Leader

H-E Parts; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the railway industry is looking for a proactive Overhaul and Modification Team Leader to manage a skilled team in Edinburgh. In this permanent role, you will oversee the overhaul and modification of rolling stock while ensuring compliance with safety standards. This opportunity allows you to leverage your experience in a fast-paced technical environment, offering competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusion.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme (up to 9%)

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a modern rolling stock maintenance environment.
• Direct and indirect assessment experience with staff on the shop floor.
• Ability to represent the company professionally.

Responsibilities

• Supervising technicians for overhaul and modification of rolling stock.
• Ensuring safety and quality in all operations.
• Supporting the development of relevant documents and procedures.

Skills

Network Rail Sentinel PTS

Manual Handling

Outstanding Safety Awareness

Leadership Skills

Experience in Rolling Stock Maintenance

Education

M & E HNC

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

SAP Maintenance Management System

Intermediate IT Skills

Job description

Location:

Mountcastle Cres, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0085594

Date Posted:

2025-06-30

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:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Overhaul and Modification Team Leader to join our team based in Edinburgh.

Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre, Edinburgh
Permanent contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting new position, you will take charge of supervising a skilled team of technicians responsible for the overhaul, modification and maintenance of Hitachi’s rolling stock assets. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced, technical environment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in all operations.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Responsible for performing the overhaul and modification regime at Craigentinny.
• Leading a team of technicians and allocating tasks & activities as required.
• Responsible for supporting the development of relevant documents.
• Ensuring that all testing and commissioning trains receive the necessary safety of the line inspections prior to commencement of nightly / daily testing.
• Undertake depot special tools commissioning as instructed.
• Support the continued development of the SAP maintenance management system (MMS). Ensure all shop floor requirements are captured and delivered.
• Health & safety – Ensure team members follow the correct working practices at all times.
• To act as main focal point for all depot overhaul activities during shifts.
• Carry out team briefings/tool box talks.
• Attend management meetings when required.
• Take responsibility for staff, contractor and visitor safety ensuing process and procedure is followed.
• Support the Train Movements team leader with planning the required depot movements to ensure overhaul and modifications can be undertaken.
• Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements.

About you

Essential

Skills/ Knowledge

• Network Rail Sentinel PTS
• Manual Handling, COSHH
• Experience of direct and indirect assessment of staff on the shop floor.
• Experience of leading a team on a shift bases in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
• Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environments.
• Experience of leading an overhaul or modifications team in a modern rolling stock depot environment.
• Experience of direct and indirect assessment of staff on the shop floor.
• Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environments.
• Rolling stock overhaul and modifications experience preferably gained from a previous rolling stock fleet.
• Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS).

Qualifications

• M & E HNC or served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent proven railway experience.
• Engineering based NVQ level 3

Behavioural:

• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• Proven experienced team leader with very strong leadership skills
• 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.

Desirable:

• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings
• Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider
• Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools
• Depot Protection
• Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation

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
• 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.

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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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