Wheel Lathe Technician

Hitachi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail technology company in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Wheel Lathe Technician to maintain rolling stock at their Bristol facility. The position involves mechanical and electrical duties, ensuring compliance with operational specifications, and requires relevant qualifications such as an M&E ONC. Offering a competitive salary with performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, this role supports career development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of and compliance to rules and regulations.
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the condition of work site materials and equipment.
• Prepare for and undertake planned maintenance on the wheel lathe & ancillary equipment.
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good team worker

Education

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) ONC or served apprenticeship

Engineering-based NVQ level 2 and 3

Tools

Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel)

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.

Job 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

• 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 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.
• 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.

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

• Mechanical & Electrical (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.
• 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.
• Additional perks available within a flexible plan that meets your specific needs and lifestyle.

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