Production Scheduler

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up

Private medical insurance

Personal Accident insurance

Group Income protection

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefit plan

Job summary

Hitachi Rail UK Limited is seeking a Maintenance Scheduler to join our operations in London. You will liaise with Fleet Planning to develop and deliver the operational maintenance schedule for IEP/WOE Class 800/2 fleets, ensuring tasks are prioritised and resourced effectively.

This role requires experience in scheduling maintenance, strong organisational skills, and proficiency with CMMS tools (SAP, Maximo or Equinox).

Qualifications

• Essential licences / competences: Previous experience of scheduling maintenance and production.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think quickly.
• Experience of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) – SAP, Maximo or Equinox.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the local daily and weekly maintenance plan for the Train Maintenance Centre (TMC) to develop and refine the maintenance schedule for the IEP/WOE Class 800/2 fleets.
• Review, prioritise and schedule maintenance tasks with Team Leaders & Fleet Planning in line with maintenance plan priorities.
• Identify restrictions & resource capacity that could affect delivery of the maintenance plan and work to mitigate them.
• Coordinate with Fleet Planning to reduce the effect of any restrictions and ensure material availability in SAP.
• Monitor the backlog of defects and reduce reactive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Be reactive to incidents and amend the maintenance schedule accordingly; record decisions for improvement.

Skills

Maintenance scheduling

Organisation

Problem solving

CMMS experience

Communication skills

Education

Vocational qualifications and experience

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Equinox

Job description

Location: London, London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0115756 Date Posted: 2026-09-11 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

Your New Role

Working on a shift basis based (days & afters) at the TMC you will be responsible for liaising with Fleet Planning to develop and deliver the operational maintenance schedule with the necessary information to allow the effective and efficient execution of rolling stock maintenance in accordance with contractual requirements.

What you’ll be doing

• Focus on the local daily and weekly maintenance plan for the Train Maintenance centre (TMC) in order to develop and continually refine the maintenance schedule for the IEP/WOE Class 800/2 fleets.
• Review, prioritise and schedule maintenance tasks with the Team Leaders & Fleet Planning in accordance with maintenance plan priorities.
• Identify any restrictions & resource capacity that could affect the delivery of the maintenance plan.
• Work with the local management and Fleet Planning to reduce the effect of the restriction.
• Review SAP notification, ensuring material demands are in place, & coordinate with Material colleges to ensure correct stock of material.
• Identify, coordinate and leverage resources to enable the maintenance schedule including the technical information and any material required.
• Coordinate the work of contractors and external repair agencies into the maintenance schedule.
• Monitor the backlog of defects in order to reduce the amount of reactive maintenance and improve reliability.
• Be reactive to incidents, disruptions and emergencies on the operational railway and amend the maintenance schedule accordingly; record decisions to drive improvement.
• Ensure defects in-service and emerging work is incorporated into the maintenance schedule.
• Liaise with Fleet Planning, the Duty Shift Manager (DSM) and Team Leaders (TL) to agree the maintenance plan to be executed.
• Administer and manage technical investigations to ensure timely resolution.
• Utilise the SAP Maintenance Management System (MMS) and other IT applications in order to inform and develop the workload plan.
• Ensuring SOROS is accurate at all times.
• Review of all defects and correct coding in SAP in line with IEP/WOE contractual obligations.
• Prepare reports and give verbal briefs as required.
• Participate in the daily conference calls & planning meetings.
• Act as the SAP super user for the TMC.
• Co-ordinate with the Training Department to plan training and assessment while maintaining resource requirements.
• Promote, support and comply with all health and safety practices in the workplace.
• Any other duties as directed by the Production Planning Manager.

About you

• Essential Licences / Competences Previous experience of scheduling maintenance and production.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think quickly.
• Experience of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) – SAP, Maximo or Equinox.

Qualifications

• Vocational qualifications and experience.

Behavioural

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

Desirable Licences / Competences

• Intermediate IT skills – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Previous experience of rolling stock maintenance.

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 Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus 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 27th September 2026.

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.

Thank you for your interest in 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.

E‑mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.