Refuelling Operative

4 months ago


Bridge, United Kingdom HITACHI RAIL LIMITED Full time

**Description**

**Hitachi Rail** is looking for dedicated **Refuelling Operative** who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in London at** Bounds Green Train Maintenance Centre**.**

**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.

**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.

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.

**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.
- Good communication skills, ability to carry out clear instructions.
- Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
- Can comfortably work within a team or on their own
- Knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
- Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
- 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.

**Desired Skills/ Knowledge**
- 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

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

**Benefits**
Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

**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


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