Maintenance Technician

Location:

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0032139

Date Posted:

2024-02-21

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

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:

Salary: £40,508
12.5% Shift allowance
 

Here at Hitachi Rail, we are recruiting for a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our maintenance facility in Ashford.

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:

• Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace.
• Prepare for and undertake planned and some unplanned defect maintenance on Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques.
• 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.
• Carryout repairs to traction and rolling stock following technical scopes of work.
• Provide operational support to users of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
• Assist with operational problems as they arise.
• Keep Equinox 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.
• Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post.
• Assist as required.

About you:

Essential

Licences/Competences

• Network Rail Sentinel PTS (Training will be given if required)
• Ability to carry out task-based maintenance by following instructions and fault finding
• Depot Protection (Training will be given if required)
• Working at Height will be required.
• Manual Handling

Qualifications

• M & E ONC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
• Engineering based NVQ level 3

Behavioura l

• 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

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the rail industry on modern rolling stock.
• Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Equinox
• Moveable plant
• Train Driving
• Train Movement Depot Protection
• Driving Licence
• Use of powered plant and tooling

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!