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Description :Hitachi Rail is looking for enthusiastic self-motivated Maintenance Technicians who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre.Salary: £42,21815% Shift allowance£6,000 Location AllowancePermanent contractAbout 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.AccountabilitiesIn this exciting role you will be undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent role working on a rotating day and night shift basis.Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:Perform scheduled maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions.Undertake servicing and preparation of the rolling stock.Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions.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 new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.Ensure exam 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 Shift Production 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.Working shifts to meet the service requirements of fleet customers.Assist as required with any other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements.Required Skills/ KnowledgeExperience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment.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.Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings readingExtensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock.Calm and diplomatic under pressure.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.Loyal, committed, confident and determined.Desired Skills/ KnowledgeAbility to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, OutlookTrain driving, Fire warden, First AiderPowered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.Train driving assessment and licence.Depot ProtectionWorking at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolationNetwork Rail Sentinel PTSEducation/QualificationsM & E HNC or served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent proven railway experience.Engineering based NVQ level 3Benefits Hitachi Rail employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability, Life & Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, a Retirement Savings Plan, and Paid Vacation. We also offer a number of Work/Life Programs such as Flextime and a variety of Training and Development opportunities. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at .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.We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at .#LI-AL1