Join to apply for the Lead Technician role at Hitachi Rail
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Lead Technician role at Hitachi Rail
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
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.
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
Hitachi Rail is looking for enthusiastic self-motivated Lead Technicians who thrives in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based at our Traincare Centre in Oxley Midlands.
Salary: £47,913
12.5% Shift allowance
Permanent contract
Accountabilities
In this exciting role you will be responsible for the service, complex fault find and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets on a regular 24/7 shift basis.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
* 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
* Assist as required
Required Skills/ Knowledge
Licences / Competences
* Network Rail Sentinel PTS
* Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting.
* Depot Protection
* Working at Height
* Manual Handling
* Powered plant and tools – air / 110v
* Crimping competence & assessment
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.
Education/Qualifications
* M & E HNC or served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent proven railway experience.
* Engineering based NVQ level 3.
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.
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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries
Rail Transportation
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hitachi Rail by 2x
Get notified about new Lead Technician jobs in Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom.
Lead Pharmacy Technician - Homecare and High Cost Drugs
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Harley, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
No Man's Heath, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Tipton, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Technical Team Leader (Residential Conveyancing)
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Technical Due Diligence & Fund Monitoring Lead
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Technical Due Diligence & Fund Monitoring Lead
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Materials Technician Apprentice (Level 3) - Balfour Beatty VINCI
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Wednesbury, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Walsall, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Telford, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Band 4/5 Pharmacy Technician Reaside Clinic
Cofton Hackett, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Tipton, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Telford, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago
Tamworth, England, United Kingdom 23 hours ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Tamworth, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Telford, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Apprentice Service & Maintenance Technician
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr