Wheel Lathe Technician

Hitachi Rail; Bristol; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A major rail engineering company in Bristol is seeking a Wheel Lathe Technician who is enthusiastic and self-motivated. This role involves maintenance and repair on Hitachi rolling stock, operating the wheel lathe, and ensuring compliance with operational specifications. Candidates should possess sound mechanical knowledge, communication skills, and teamwork capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary, shift allowance, and various perks including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%

Private medical insurance

Group Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of compliance to rules and regulations is essential.
• Good communication skills in both writing and speaking are necessary.
• Teamwork is critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Operate and maintain the wheel lathe as per job requirements.
• Support health and safety practices in the workplace.

Skills

Sound knowledge of rules and regulations

Good written and verbal communication skills

Professional representation of Hitachi

Good team worker

Education

M & E ONC or served apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines

Engineering based NVQ level 2 and 3

Tools

Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel)

Experience in Milling/Turning/CNC

Job description

Description

Here at Hitachi Rail we have a great job opportunity for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated Wheel Lathe Technician who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. The position is based in Bristol at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre.

Salary: £43,375
15% Shift allowance
£3,000 Location Allowance
Permanent contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role you will be undertaking maintenance and repair on Hitachi rolling stock assets and also operate and maintain the wheel lathe. This is a permanent role working on a rotating shift basis.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment.
• Support health and safety practices in the workplace.
• Prepare for and undertake planned maintenance on the wheel lathe & ancillary equipment.
• Carry out wheel turning for Hitachi and third‑party rolling stock.
• Post‑operation checks and adjustments.
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications.
• Provide operational support to fleet staff if lathe duties permit.
• Develop professionally and support good working relationships.
• Learn new skills in accordance with Hitachi’s new business demands as required.
• Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post.
• Prepare for and undertake planned and some unplanned defect maintenance on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications using engineering processes and techniques.
• Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of traction and rolling stock components.
• Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material removal using hand tools.
• Assemble traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques.
• Install new traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques.
• Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Carry out repairs to traction and rolling stock following technical scopes of work.
• Provide operational support to users of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Assist with operational problems as they arise.

About you

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
• Good team worker

Education / Qualifications

• M & E ONC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
• Engineering based NVQ level 2 and 3

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel
• Milling/Turning/CNC or similar experience.
• Network Rail Sentinel PTS
• Depot driving and shunting.
• Wheel Lathe operations & maintenance

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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