Description
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Lead Technician - Derby (Etches Park)
2 year fixed term contract
Salary - £42,995 + 12.5% shift allowance
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
Hitachi Rail are offering an exciting opportunity to join its growing UK Services business by joining the Etches Park team in Derby. The fleet consists of 33 five car class 810 Bi mode trains that will revolutionise rail in Derby.
In this exciting new role you will be responsible for undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
This role is working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern days and nights. The first 3 months training will be based at either Newton Aycliffe or Doncaster working a days shift.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
1. Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment
2. Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace
3. Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities
4. Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques
5. Ability to download, review and action data gathered from the rolling stock systems such as Integrale, trust, Genius, Train system diagnostic tools - knowledge and practical experience in the use of OEM monitoring and fault analysis software
6. Ability to read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications
7. Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of traction and rolling stock components
8. Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material removal using hand tools
9. Assemble traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques
10. Install new traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques
11. Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
12. Identify repeat defects on Hitachi rolling stock assets and suggest / carry out repairs
13. Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff
14. Support the S&M Quality Team and Engineering with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets
15. To be familiar with ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance) requirements and their applicability to Hitachi Rail Limited and the responsibilities within the role
16. Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty
17. Provide operational support to users of Hitachi rolling stock assets
18. Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out.
19. Develop professionally and support good working relationships
20. Learn new skills in accordance with Hitachi’s new business demands as required.
21. Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements
About you
Qualifications
22. HNC or served apprenticeship in either mechanical / electrical engineering disciplines to NVQ Level 3
Behavioural
23. Ability to work under pressure in an ever changing environment
24. Good written and verbal communication skills
25. Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
26. Good team worker
27. Able to maintain concentration in an office / work environment.
28. Prepared and organised.
Skills
29. Stock Specific - Rail Vehicle Maintenance competence
30. Stock Specific – Train Preparation competence
31. Sound knowledge of, and compliance to applicable, rules, procedures, regulations and legislation
32. Depot Protection
33. Health, Safety and Environment modules
34. Local Track Safety Awareness or Network rail sentinel PTS
35. Able to analyse train Bourne technical faults and effect appropriate repairs
36. Able to analyse train system downloads and fault logs in order to determine failure modes and produce fault finding and rectification guides
37. Good attention to detail
38. Supporting other team members
39. Effective decision making
40. Anticipation of risk
41. Positive attitude to company rules, procedures and work instructions
42. Ability to Check others work
43. Overall awareness of the broad working environment (situational awareness)
Desirable
Licences / Competences
44. Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel.
45. Axle Bearing Maintenance competence
46. SAP – knowledge and practical experience in the use of the system
47. Train system diagnostic tools - knowledge and practical experience in the use of OEM monitoring and fault analysis software
48. Valid UK Driving Licence
Why Hitachi Rail?
At Hitachi Rail 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 annual leave entitlement as well as a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, 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 2nd April 2024.
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