Facilities Technician
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Job Description
Location:
Mountcastle Cres Edinburgh United KingdomJob ID:
R0082195Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI RAIL LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
OtherJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoAbout Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world our work goes to the cuttingedge of digital transformation and technology. From the multicultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.
Job Description:
Here at Hitachi Rail we are seeking dedicated and experienced Facilities Technicians to join our Train Maintenance Centre in Edinburgh.
Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre
Salary: 42218
5% Shift allowance
3000 Location allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Accountabilities
In this pivotal role you will oversee the maintenance and diagnostics of site plant and infrastructure. You will play a proactive part in ensuring that the infrastructure is upheld to the standards established by the Facilities & Infrastructure Manager.
Key responsibilities:
As a Facilities Technician you will:
Conduct daily weekly and periodic checks as well as reactive repairs on various site plant rooms and services including:
- Domestic plant all plant equipment permanently linked into the site infrastructure e.g. Pump stations waterproof test facility.
- ICTS (Information Communication Technology and Security Systems) PA system CCTV system and individual components security systems BMS and its integration to the wider site plant and all associated network infrastructure supporting these systems.
- ME (Mechanical and Electrical systems) E.g. Site Heating Venting and Cooling Systems Low Voltage/High Voltage supply electrical systems. Internal External Emergency Lighting.
- Specialist Pant E.g. Depot protection system bogie drop equipment LOPS jacks OLE Wash systems Pway etc.
- Investigate diagnose and rectify accordingly any reports of faults/breakdowns to plant and site infrastructure as laid out by the DRF procedure.
- Ensure maintenance of the site/office/buildings and their contents is carried out in accordance with the correct requirements.
- Civil and buildings e.g. all external and internal building/site fabric.
Manage departmental procurement including creating and managing purchase requisitions (PRs) and orders (POs).
Conduct risk assessments related to site maintenance activities.
Uphold company safety policies and procedures in all tasks.
Create and manage any SAP items as required for the purposes of governance such as:
- Functional locations
- Assets
- Notifications
- Work orders
- Equipment structures
- Task lists
- Maintenance plans
- Maintenance cycles
Help investigate accidents and incidents as required by line manager.
Provide assistance in implementing and maintaining departmental records and procedures.
Support waste management as needed for the site liaising between the contractors and the site staff.
Provide support / assistance to external contractors as directed by line manager.
Ensure that any issues concerning site plant equipment and infrastructure are reported in a timely manner to the line manager.
To provide support in the preparation of any required compliance works.
To be the deputy responsible person regarding L8.
To assist in the training / induction of new personnel. This includes escorting visitors and contractors around site as required.
Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required completing the duties of the post. This includes management of third party contractors on site.
Assist as required with different departments as directed by line manager.
Be aware of and actively promote and implement Hitachis ethos culture and values.
To be involved in Hitachi Rail Europes staff development and training and participate in PDP
About you
Essential:
- Working at Height.
- Maintenance of safety critical machinery.
- Excellent fault finding skills.
Behavioural
- 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 with previous experience of general routine building maintenance in an industrial environment is essential along with electrical wiring / installation experience.
- Position holder must be able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical C&G Craft apprenticeship or equivalent
Desired Skills (not essential)
- Intermediate IT skills typically Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Schematics reading Electrical circuit diagrams.
- Knowledge of building systems/safety critical machinery/maintenance and construction techniques required.
- 17th Edition Wiring Regulations.
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.
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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs 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.
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