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.

Description

Here at

Hitachi Rail,

we have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic self-motivated

Lead Technician

to join our team at

Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre

in

B

ristol.

Salary: 50,041

15% Shift allowance

3000 Location Allowance

Permanent Contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role, you will be responsible for service, complex fault find and repair 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:

Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques 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 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. 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. Support reliability technicians with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty. Provide operational support to users of Hitachi rolling stock assets. Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out. 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. Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting. Depot Protection Working at Height Manual Handling Powered plant and tools - air / 110v Crimping competence & assessment

Education/Qualifications

M & E ONC or Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines. Engineering based NVQ level 3.

Behavioural

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.

Desired Skills (not essential)

Intermediate IT skills - typically Word, Excel AC Depot isolation Moveable plant Driving Licence

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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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at

https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

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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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