Location: (HRE) ex-LNER London Kings Cross Station Job ID: R0117084 Date Posted: 2026-02-27 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades 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: Train Riding Inspector - London Kings Cross £62,325 £6,000 location allowance & 15% shift allowance Days & afters Permanent contract Your New Role In this role you will be responsible for carrying out rapid fault‑finding and diagnosis on any issues impacting the service, operational performance or safety of a Set, and correcting or isolating faulty components to enable the set to be returned to service wherever possible What you’ll be doing Undertake fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets while in passenger service and at outstations / depots as required. 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 Carry a 4G tablet, diagnostic laptop and hand tools as required to undertake and record all work. 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 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 Assist as required About you Qualifications M & E HNC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines Engineering based NVQ level 3 Behavioural 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 Desirable Licences / Competences Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel Driving Licence Network Rail Sentinel PTS Stock-Specific maintenance and fault diagnosis 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 25 days holiday Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus 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. Closing date for applications is 16th March 2026. 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. 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail