Graduate Mechanical Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

Hitachi Rail is seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated Maintenance Technicians to join our team based in Edinburgh. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment that values collaboration, adaptability, and innovation. The position involves working on a rotating day and night shift, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of our rail services.

Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre, Edinburgh. Salary: £43,696 with 15% shift allowance, £3000 location allowance. Permanent contract.

• Perform scheduled maintenance activities on rolling stock within a TMC environment in accordance with vehicle maintenance instructions.
• Undertake servicing and preparation of the rolling stock.
• Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with depot operating procedures and instructions.
• Actively participate in ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and procedures that support all depot and fleet activities.
• Ensure exam tasks are completed in a timely manner; undertake fault rectification or repair when required.
• Adhere to all health and safety processes and procedures.
• Attend testing locations, main line stations and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
• Be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
• Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Duty Shift Managers in the delivery of the production plan.
• Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.
• Work shifts to meet the service requirements of multiple customers.
• Assist as required.

• Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, powered plant and tools.
• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern maintenance environment.
• Outstanding safety awareness.
• Modern fault finding and repair techniques using PC-based laptops and remote diagnostics.
• Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings.

• Served apprenticeship with mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Engineering based NVQ level 2 and 3.

• Can comfortably work within a team or on their own.
• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external).
• Always represent Hitachi in a professional manner.
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

• Intermediate IT skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Fire warden, First Aider.
• Working at height, COSHH, manual handling, AC/DC depot isolation.

• 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 within a flexible plan to meet your needs and lifestyle.

Note: This posting references internal identifiers, and potential applicants should visit Hitachi Rail’s careers page for more details.

Hitachi Rail is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.