Location: Bounds Green London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0103071 Date Posted: 2025-10-23 Company Name: Hitachi Rail UK Limited Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Here at Hitachi Rail, we have multiple job opportunities for enthusiastic self-motivated Maintenance Technicians who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks and is open to working in rotating shift patterns. The position is based in London. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career in rail as NO railway experience is required for this role! Salary: £43,696 15% Shift allowance £6000 Location Allowance Permanent Contract Accountabilities In this exciting role you will be undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent role working on a rotating day and night shift basis. Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables: Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on rolling stock within the TMC in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions. Undertake servicing and preparation of rolling stock. Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities. Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes. Ensure exam 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. Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required. Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time. Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Production 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. Working shifts to meet the service requirements of Hitachi customers within the TMC. Assist as required. About you Required Skills/ Knowledge Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment. Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support. Modern fault finding and repair techniques using PC based laptops and remote train diagnostics. Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock Can comfortable work within a team or on their own Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times. Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports. Education/Qualifications Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines. Engineering based NVQ level 3. Behavioural Calm and diplomatic under pressure. 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. Desired Skills (not essential) Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading Fire warden, First Aider Depot Protection Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation 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. LI-AL1