Rail Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician (24/7 Shifts)

Hitachi, Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

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 in Plymouth seeks a Maintenance Technician to join a permanent, rotating day and night shift. You will perform scheduled maintenance, service rolling stock, and assist with new train delivery and maintenance acceptance.

You will record activities in MMS and adhere to safety processes across depot and line stations. The role requires an apprenticeship or NVQ 2/3 in mechanical/electrical disciplines, plus strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ level 2/3 in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Experience with rolling stock maintenance and depot operations.
• Strong fault finding and repair techniques.
• Ability to work 24/7 shift roster and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on rolling stock per instructions.
• Service and prepare rolling stock.
• Drive duties within depot per procedures.
• Support new train delivery and maintenance acceptance.
• Record work and stock usage in MMS.
• Maintain safety and attend testing locations.
• Travel and stay away from base when required.
• Support team leaders in production planning.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical schematics reading

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical OR NVQ level 2/3

Tools

MMS (Maintenance Management System)

PC-based diagnostics

Remote diagnostics

Job description

Hitachi Rail in Plymouth seeks a Maintenance Technician to join a permanent, rotating day and night shift. You will perform scheduled maintenance, service rolling stock, and assist with new train delivery and maintenance acceptance.

You will record activities in MMS and adhere to safety processes across depot and line stations. The role requires an apprenticeship or NVQ 2/3 in mechanical/electrical disciplines, plus strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.