Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Maintenance Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Edinburgh at Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre.

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: £42,218

15% Shift allowance

£3,000 Location Allowance

Permanent contract

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.

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.

Required Skills/ Knowledge.

Can comfortable work within a team or on their own
Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
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/ Knowledge

Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
Fire warden, First Aider
Powered plant and tools – cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
Depot Protection
Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation

Education/Qualifications

Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines.
Engineering based NVQ level 3.

Benefits

Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact.

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.