Wheel Lathe Technician

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Bristol; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail technology firm in Bristol is seeking a Wheel Lathe Technician to maintain and repair Hitachi rolling stock assets. The role includes operating the wheel lathe and requires knowledge of mechanical and electrical disciplines. Candidates should possess a relevant qualification, strong teamwork skills, and a professional demeanor. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £43,375, 15% shift allowance, and various benefits including medical insurance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group life insurance

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of rules and regulations.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to represent the company professionally.
• Good team worker.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Operate and maintain the wheel lathe.
• Confirm compliance with operational specifications.
• Prepare for planned maintenance and unplanned defect maintenance.

Skills

Knowledge of rules and regulations

Written and verbal communication

Professional representation

Teamwork

Education

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

Engineering based NVQ level 2 and 3

Tools

Word

Excel

CNC

Job description

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.

Description

Here at HitachiRail 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.
• Carryout 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 by the use of 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.
• Carryout 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

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.

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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