Maintenance Technician

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Hitachi, Ltd. Full time £522,072 per year
Location:
Bounds Green London, United Kingdom

Job ID:
R0103071

Date Posted:

Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):
Other

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

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 multiple job opportunities for enthusiastic self-motivated Maintenance Technicians who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks and is open to working in rotating shift patterns. The position is based in London.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career in rail as NO railway experience is required for this role

Salary: £43,696
15% Shift allowance

£6000 Location Allowance
Permanent Contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role you will be undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent role working on a rotating day and night shift basis.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
  • Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on rolling stock within the TMC in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions.
  • Undertake servicing and preparation of rolling stock.
  • Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities.
  • Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
  • Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.
  • Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures.
  • Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
  • Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
  • Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Production 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.
  • Working shifts to meet the service requirements of Hitachi customers within the TMC.
  • Assist as required.
About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge
  • Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
  • Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support.
  • Modern fault finding and repair techniques using PC based laptops and remote train diagnostics.
  • Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock
  • Can comfortable work within a team or on their own
  • Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
  • Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
Education/Qualifications
  • Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines.
  • Engineering based NVQ level 3.
Behavioural
  • Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
  • 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 (not essential)
  • Intermediate IT skills - typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
  • Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
  • Fire warden, First Aider
  • Depot Protection
  • Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation
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.

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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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