Engineering Graduate - Cheadle

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, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.

Hitachi Rail is driving the Mobility Transition - helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy the benefits of more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Our mission is to deliver superior, original technology and products for mobility projects around the world. Our products are designed to make sustainable mobility a reality across all areas of the global railway sector.

Everything that we do at Hitachi Rail is underpinned by our values;

Wa (Harmony): We need to show respect to our colleagues, our suppliers, our clients and our stakeholders. We show respect to earn respect.

Makoto (Sincerity): We should act with integrity in all we say and do, this shows that we are sincere in holding to our stated values. We maintain fairness in all our dealings; our reputation is founded on how we go about our business.

Kaitakusha - Seishin (Pioneering Spirit): We lead with ambition, seeking new challenges; we are not afraid to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of our business.

At Hitachi Rail you will have the opportunity to contribute to society through the development and delivery of superior, original technology and products that power sustainable connectivity.

This is an exciting Engineering graduate development programme designed to create the next generation of aspiring technical experts, specialists and leaders for Hitachi Rail in the UK.

We are looking for people with a passion for engineering combined with an inquisitive mind and an intrinsic interest in people, leadership and success through teamwork. If you are looking for a broad learning experience, Hitachi Rail will offer you extensive development opportunities, and support you with a unique level of exposure within our business so that you can you can drive your career progression at the rate right for you.

This is a four-year rotational programme, split into two halves:

For the first two years, you will complete four, six-month long placements. Rotating across Hitachi Rail sites around the country, and across the different business areas, you will experience the complete engineering lifecycle. You will be assigned to a new or existing program where you will work with, and be aided by, other engineers to design and develop engineering solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

In the second part of the scheme, you will complete a further two, one year long placements to allow you to start building and consolidating your knowledge in your chosen area. During your time on the programme, you will be under the sponsorship and guidance of the Engineering Leadership team.

Flexibility on your location is required for this role, however your main site will be in Cheadle, Manchester. During the rotational programme, you may be required to relocate to London.

You will have gained or be on track to achieve a Master's degree in one of the following subject areas:

• Software, Systems, Electronics, Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering
• AI, Machine Learning and Cybernetics
• Cyber Security (with systems engineering interest) or wider security
• Mathematics
• Computer or Data Science
• All applicable technical or related degrees will be considered

Please note that Graduate Development Programme (GDP) activities take place during the working week but may require the investment of some personal time for travel and follow-up activities. You may have the opportunity to travel to Hitachi Rail and non-Hitachi Rail sites throughout the UK when participating in GDP activities.

Our applications will close m on Saturday 31st December, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact at the beginning of February 2025 with details of next steps.

As part of this process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history.

We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

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