Hitachi Rail Limited

2 months ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom HITACHI RAIL LIMITED Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Riding Inspector to join our team at Hitachi Rail Limited. As a Technical Riding Inspector, you will be responsible for undertaking rapid fault finding and diagnosis of any type of fault affecting the service, operational capability or safety of a train and the correction and/or isolation of any components found to be faulty to enable a return of any such train to service where practicable.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets while in passenger service and at outstations / depots as required.
  • Support the Maintenance Control team in working with the customer to get their desk(s) set up in the Rail Maintenance Control Centre.
  • Advise the customers operational staff where required in order to minimise operational delays to the passenger service.
  • Travel on the associated network as directed by the Hitachi Control Room Team in order to meet trains in traffic.
  • Liaise with Network Rail staff and stakeholders as required.
  • Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques.
  • Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out.
  • Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications.
  • 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.
  • Install new traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques.
  • Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
  • Identify repeat defects on Hitachi rolling stock assets and suggest / carry out repairs.
  • Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff.
  • Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty.
  • Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace.
  • Develop professionally and support good working relationships.
  • Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post.
  • Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements.

About You

We are looking for a candidate with the following qualifications and skills:

  • M & E HNC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines or Engineering based NVQ level 3.
  • Must be able to work as an individual or in a team and make decision under pressure.
  • 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.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, annual performance bonus, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, private medical insurance, personal accident insurance, group income protection, group life insurance, and 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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