Modification Technician

☞ Hitachi Rail

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Update day: 21-05-2024

Location: Eastleigh South East

Category: High Technology Mechanical / Technical Electrical / Electronics IT - Software

Industry: Rail Transportation

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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DescriptionAre you looking for opportunities to work on high profile rail projects and advanced technology alongside experts from the around the globe? 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 13,000 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 roleWe have a fantastic opportunity for a number of Modification Technicians to join our dedicated ACER project team. As the Modification Technicianyou will be responsible for undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance. Including modification, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.This role is working days and lates on a rotating shift pattern with the long term plan to change this to days and nights.Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
  • Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on the Hitachi rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions
  • Undertake servicing and preparation of the Hitachi rolling stock.
  • Undertake driving and shunt mule duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions
  • Undertake depot special tools initial training and competency assessment. To include depot protection systems, metlase cutting equipment, fire alarm, lifting equipment (including crane systems and mobile hydraulic lifting equipment) mobile lifting/scaffolding platforms.
  • Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities
  • Support the delivery of a new Modification Programme and undertake the maintenance and commissioning acceptance processes.
  • Ensure commissioning and testing 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.
  • Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
  • Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
  • Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Duty Shift Managers in the delivery of the Modification plan.
  • Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.
  • Working shifts to meet the service and beat rate requirements for fleet customers.
  • Assist as required
QualificationsAbout you
  • Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
  • Engineering based NVQ level 3
Desirable (Not Essential)Licences / Competences
  • Network Rail Sentinel PTS
  • Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, Powered plant and tools – air / 110v experience.
  • Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
  • Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environments.
  • Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support.
  • Modern fault finding and repair techniques using pc based laptops and remote train diagnostics.
  • Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
  • Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock.
  • Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
  • Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
  • Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider
  • Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
  • Train driving assessment and licence
  • Depot Protection
  • Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation
Why Hitachi Rail?At Hitachi Rail 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 annual leave entitlement as well as a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, 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!Closing date for applications is 25th June 2023.Salary - £38,995 plus shift allowance (5%-12.5%)
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Deadline: 05-07-2024

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