Overhaul & Modifications Technician

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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 theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

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Overhaul & Modifications Technician

Doncaster

43696 5% shift allowance
Permanent contract

Days only

Are you looking for opportunities to work on high profile rail projects and advanced technology alongside experts from the UK Europe and Japan Come and join the fastest growing rail business in the world!

Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock signalling service & maintenance digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13000 employees our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. We are working to Inspire the Next and this is your chance to be part of it.

Your new role

We are currently recruiting for Overhaul & Modifications Technicians to join our team at our state of the art train maintenance centre in Doncaster. This is a permanent role working days (6am-5:20pm) on a 4 on 5 off/5 on 4 off shift pattern.

In this exciting role you will responsible for undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.

Specifically you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Perform Scheduled Overhaul Maintenance activities on the Class 80x series rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance plan and required delivery schedule
• Undertake Modification requirements of the Class 80x rolling stock. Maximising efficiency and reducing downtime.
• Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and procedures that support all depot and fleet activities
• Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.
• Ensure all 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.
• Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
• Ensure the Maintenance Management System (MMS) is updated with the correct level of detail to provide an auditable trail of work undertaken and enabling reports and trending analysis to be obtained.
• Support the Team Leaders and Overhaul and Modifications 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.
• Attend and complete all associated training courses as required.
• Assist as required

About you

Essential

Licences / Competences

• Experience of working in a modern engineering environment.
• Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational environment.
• Modern fault finding and repair techniques.
• Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS)

Qualifications

• Served apprenticeship with mechanical/electrical discipline or engineering based NVQ level 3.

Behavioural

• 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.

Desirable

Licences / Competences

• Experience of performing modifications and overhaul on modern rolling stock.
• Manual Handling COSHH working at height powered plant and tools
• Intermediate IT skills typically Word Excel Power Point Outlook
• Reading electrical pneumatic mechanical schematics and drawings reading
• Train driving Fire warden First Aider
• Depot Plant and Equipment; Bogie drop Bogie Press Cranes Jacks Air Systems.
• Depot Protection
• Full UK driving license

Why Hitachi Rail Limited

At Hitachi Rail Limited 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 a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9% health insurance generous annual leave 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!

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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