Maintenance Technician

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

London, United Kingdom
Base: £43,696; allowances: 15% shift allowance; lo...
Fully remote
Experience with 24/7 shift roster
Reading electrical pneumatic mechanical schematics
Modern fault finding and repair techniques
This role offers an entry point into the rail industry for enthusiastic technicians with a strong technical background but no prior railway experience required

Job Summary

  • This role offers an entry point into the rail industry for enthusiastic technicians with a strong technical background but no prior railway experience required.
  • The position involves performing scheduled maintenance, servicing, and driving duties on the Class 800 rolling stock fleet supporting the Intercity Express Programme.
  • Employees receive a competitive salary of £43,696 plus shift and location allowances, along with a pension scheme contributing up to 9%.

Matching Summary

This role offers an entry point into the rail industry for enthusiastic technicians with a strong technical background but no prior railway experience required.

Salary

Base: £43,696; Allowances: 15% Shift allowance; Location allowance £6000; Benefits: Pension up to 9%, Private medical insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with 24/7 shift roster
  • Reading electrical pneumatic mechanical schematics
  • Modern fault finding and repair techniques
  • Experience with maintenance management systems
  • Completed apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to investigate complex faults
  • Intermediate IT skills including Word Excel
  • Train driving assessment and licence
  • Depot Protection certification
  • Working at Height and COSHH awareness

Key Requirements

  • Engineering NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • Outstanding Safety Awareness in operational railway engineering
  • Experience working at stabling outstations or main line stations

Work Rights

Not specified

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