Refuelling Operative

H-E Parts; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a dedicated Refuelling Operative to join the team at their Bristol location. This permanent position involves servicing trains, including refuelling and supporting the maintenance staff. Applicants should ideally have relevant mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications and experience in rolling stock maintenance. The role offers competitive pay, a 15% shift allowance, and a generous benefits package including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Local PTS certification is essential.
• Experience in shift-based maintenance environments is required.
• Knowledge of modern maintenance management systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform refuelling and servicing of trains.
• Support maintenance staff with corrective actions.
• Record servicing activities in the management system.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Manual Handling

Experience in rolling stock maintenance

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ level 2/3 in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Location: Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0113476

Date Posted: 2025-12-09

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

Here at HitachiRail, we have a great opportunity for a dedicated Refuelling Operative to join our team at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre in Bristol.

Salary: £35,504
15% Shift allowance
£3,000 Location Allowance
Permanent contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for servicing of train including fuel, toilet, screen wash, Diesel, ad Blu and fresh water and support the Maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent position working on a rotating night shift basis only.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Undertake servicing/ replenishment of train arriving from service this will include but is not limited to:
• Replenishment of Diesel
• Replenishment of Ad-Blu
• Toilet system servicing
• Replenishment of fresh water for the toilet and galley systems
• Replenishment of the driver’s windscreen wash
• Replenishment of sand hoppers fitted to the train.
• Record all servicing undertaken and fluids or materials used in the required maintenance management system (MMS).
• Carry out daily checks of service spine equipment and ensure area is tidy/clean.
• Reporting of any defects found, notifying the Refuelling Team Leader and recording this in the maintenance management system (MMS).
• Support the Maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Support the continued development of the maintenance management system (MMS). Ensure all servicing requirements are captured and delivered.
• Ensure all fluid and material usage is controlled and recorded and any materials being returned to the stores for repair are correctly labelled and process is followed.
• Comply with the lean principles and best practice as instructed at North Pole and other out stabled locations as necessary.
• Support the maintenance staff and cleaners to ensuring the contractual agreed number of trains are made available for service.
• 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.
• Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post.
• Carry out first level of fault rectification on the service spine equipment.
• Assist as general depot duties as required.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Local PTS
• Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, Powered plant and tools – air / 110v experience.
• Experience of supporting a maintenance team on a shift bases in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
• Safety Awareness gained in operational railway environments.
• Experience of working at stabling out stations or main line stations in an operational area
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work.
• Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
• Knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.

Education/Qualifications

• A level of engineering background knowledge, preferable to NVQ level 2/3 in mechanical or electrical engineering, or appropriate industry experience

Behavioural

• Good communication skills, ability to carry out clear instructions.
• Can comfortably work within a team or on their own
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Basic IT skills
• First Aider
• Experience in the operation of refuelling points for rolling stock
• Depot Protection system
• Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation
• Network Rail Sentinel PTS

What we offer

• 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.

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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.

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