Location:
Mountcastle Cres, Edinburgh, United KingdomJob ID:
R0043729Date Posted:
2024-02-23Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
OtherJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Overhaul & Modifications Technician
Edinburgh - Craigentinny train maintenance centre
£37,859 + 5% shift allowance
Fixed term contract
Days only
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.
Everything we do here is full of life. And we’re committed to developing infrastructure that benefits even more people. From the iconic bullet train in Japan, to sustainable metro systems in Europe and inspiring the next generation in North America. We’re connecting, evolving, protecting and investing in even more. And there’s so much for you to get involved in, learn from, and flourish doing.
Your new role
We are currently recruiting for Overhaul & Modifications Technicians to join our team in Edinburgh (Craigentinny TMC). This role is initially a fixed term contract, ending 31st March 2025.
In this exciting role you will responsible for undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
- Perform Scheduled Overhaul Maintenance activities on the Class 385 series rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance plan and required delivery schedule
- Undertake Modification requirements of the Class 385 rolling stock. Maximising efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and procedures that support all depot and fleet activities
- Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
- Ensure all 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.
- Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
- Ensure the Maintenance Management System (MMS) is updated with the correct level of detail to provide an auditable trail of work undertaken and enabling reports and trending analysis to be obtained.
- Support the Team Leaders and Overhaul and Modifications 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.
- Attend and complete all associated training courses as required.
- Assist as required
About you
Essential
Licences / Competences
- Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, powered plant and tools
- Experience of working in a modern engineering environment.
- Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational environment.
- Modern fault finding and repair techniques.
- Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS)
- Experience of performing modifications and overhaul on modern rolling stock.
Qualifications
- Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
- Engineering based NVQ level 3
Behavioural
- Can comfortable work within a team or on their own
- Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
- Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
- 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.
Desirable
Licences / Competences
- Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
- Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider
- Depot Plant and Equipment; Bogie drop, Bogie Press, Cranes, Jacks, Air Systems.
- Depot Protection
- Full UK driving license
Why Hitachi Rail Limited?
At Hitachi Rail Limited, you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues.
We offer a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, generous annual leave and many more perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date for applications is 1st May 2024
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