Lead Technician

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom Job :

R0127444

Date Posted:

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time Remote:

No

About UsA 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.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lead Technician to join our Neville Hill Outstations team in Leeds .Salary: £49,59015% Shift allowance

Permanent contractA ccountabilities

As a Lead Technician, you will take ownership of servicing, complex fault diagnosis, and repair of Hitachi Rail rolling stock assets, ensuring the highest standards of reliability and performance.

You will be joining a small, high-performing and supportive team where every member plays a vital role, consisting of a team of Lead Technicians and a Team Leader, where collaboration and accountability are key. Due to the nature of the role, there will occasionally be elements of lone working.

As part of the Lead Technician team, you will carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on a structured shift pattern of days and nights . Flexibility is essential.

This is a Safety Critical role, and to support the wellbeing of our employees, the successful candidate must reside within one hour’s travel of the Neville Hill depot.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace

Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment

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

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 Rail UK rolling stock assets and suggest / carry out repairs

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

Support reliability technicians with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets

Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty Provide operational support to users of Hitachi Rail UK 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 Rail UK new business demands as required

Liaison with Hitachi Rail UK and external stakeholders as required to complete the duties of the post About you Required Skills/ Knowledge Manual Handling certification

Experience of working with high voltage electrics

Valid UK Driving Licence Strong knowledge of relevant rail and health & safety regulations IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)Rolling stock maintenance and fault-finding experience

Crimping competence and assessment qualification

Education/QualificationsHNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or a completed apprenticeshipNVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline

Behavioural

Able to represent Hitachi Rail UK in a professional manner at all times

Team-orientated individual

Good written and verbal communication skills

Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (Rail, HR)
Desired Skills (not essential)

Experience with in the rail sector

Designated Person qualification (or equivalent)
Network Rail Sentinel PTS certification

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
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 Additional Benefits of the Role:

Structured shift pattern:
Days & Nights Work-life balance with regular time off and only 2 weekends in 4 worked

Opportunity to work on new, modern rolling stock fleets

Be part of a small, skilled, and supportive team Exposure to cutting-edge rail technology and innovation

Opportunities for continuous learning and career development

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