Overhaul & Modifications Technician

Location:

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job :

R0128530

Date Posted:

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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.

Hitachi Rail is 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 on a 4 on 5 off/5 on 4 off shift pattern
.

Salary £
43,696 + 5% shift allowance
Permanent contract
Days only

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

• 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)

• HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or completion of a relevant engineering apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline

• 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.

• 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

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
• 25 days holiday
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• 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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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.