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Refuelling operative

Bristol (City of Bristol)
Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Posted: 25 September
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Overview

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 HitachiRail we have a great opportunity for a dedicated Refuelling Operative to join our team at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre in Bristol.

Salary: £35,504 plus 15% Shift allowance and £3,000 Location Allowance. Permanent contract.


Responsibilities

Accountabilities: In this role, you will be responsible for servicing of trains including fuel, toilet, screen wash, Diesel, Ad-Blu and fresh water, and you will support the Maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent position working on a rotating night shift basis only. Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

* Undertake servicing/ replenishment of trains arriving from service (this will include but is not limited to):
* Replenishment of Diesel
* Replenishment of Ad-Blu
* Toilet system servicing
* Replenishment of fresh water for the toilet and galley systems
* Replenishment of the driver’s windscreen wash
* Replenishment of sand hoppers fitted to the train
* Record all servicing undertaken and fluids or materials used in the maintenance management system (MMS)
* Carry out daily checks of service spine equipment and ensure area is tidy/clean
* Reporting of any defects found, notifying the Refuelling Team Leader and recording this in MMS
* Support the Maintenance staff with corrective and preventative maintenance, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets
* Support the continued development of the MMS. Ensure all servicing requirements are captured and delivered
* Ensure all fluid and material usage is controlled and recorded and any materials being returned to stores for repair are correctly labelled and the process is followed
* Comply with lean principles and best practice as instructed at North Pole and other out-stabled locations as necessary
* Support the maintenance staff and cleaners to ensure the contractual agreed number of trains are made available for service
* Health & safety – follow correct working practices at all times, ensure PPE is used, and keep roadways/pits clean after work
* Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete duties
* Carry out first level fault rectification on the service spine equipment
* Assist with general depot duties as required


About You

Required Skills / Knowledge

* Local PTS
* Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, powered plant and tools – air / 110v experience
* Experience of supporting a maintenance team on a shift basis in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment
* Safety awareness in operational railway environments
* Experience of working at stabling out stations or main line stations in an operational area
* Strong understanding of safe systems of work
* Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and related reliability and available trend analysis
* Knowledge of and compliance with internal and external rules and regulations
* Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel within and outside the company

Education / Qualifications

* Engineering background knowledge; NVQ level 2/3 in mechanical or electrical engineering, or appropriate industry experience

Behavioural

* Good communication skills and ability to follow clear instructions
* Ability to work in a team or independently
* Represent Hitachi in a professional manner
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Loyal, committed, confident and determined

Desirable Skills (not essential)

* Basic IT skills
* First aider
* Experience in operation of refuelling points for rolling stock
* Depot protection system knowledge
* Working at height, COSHH, manual handling, AC/DC depot isolation
* Network Rail Sentinel PTS


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 (discretionary)
* 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 to meet your needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.

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