Lead Technician (2 year fixed term contract)

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 :

• 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 unplanned maintenance activities


• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques


• 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


• Ability to read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications


• 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.


• Identify repeat defects on Hitachi rolling stock assets and suggest / carry out repairs


• Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff


• Support the S&M Quality Team and Engineering with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets


• To be familiar with ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance) requirements and their applicability to Hitachi Rail Limited and the responsibilities within the role


• Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty


• Provide operational support to users of Hitachi rolling stock assets


• Keep SAP 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.


• Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements, 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.

HNC or served apprenticeship in either mechanical / electrical engineering disciplines to NVQ Level 3,
• Ability to work under pressure in an ever changing environment


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times


• Good team worker


• Able to maintain concentration in an office / work environment.


• Prepared and organised.


Skills

• Stock Specific - Rail Vehicle Maintenance competence


• Stock Specific Train Preparation competence


• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to applicable, rules, procedures, regulations and legislation


• Depot Protection


• Health, Safety and Environment modules


• Local Track Safety Awareness or Network rail sentinel PTS


• Able to analyse train Bourne technical faults and effect appropriate repairs


• Able to analyse train system downloads and fault logs in order to determine failure modes and produce fault finding and rectification guides


• Good attention to detail


• Supporting other team members


• Effective decision making


• Anticipation of risk


• Positive attitude to company rules, procedures and work instructions


• Ability to Check others work


• Overall awareness of the broad working environment (situational awareness)


Desirable

Licences / Competences

• Intermediate IT skills typically Word, Excel.


• Axle Bearing Maintenance competence


• SAP knowledge and practical experience in the use of the system


• Train system diagnostic tools - knowledge and practical experience in the use of OEM monitoring and fault analysis software


• Valid UK Driving Licence
  
  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.

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.