Maintenance Technician
Role Overview
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.
Job Description:
Here at Hitachi Rail, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, self‐motivated Maintenance Technicians to join our team in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre.
This is a fantastic entry point into the rail industry — no previous railway experience is required. If you have a strong technical background and are looking to build a long‐term, stable career with a global organisation at the forefront of rail innovation, this could be the role for you.
Salary: £45,532
15% Shift allowance
£6000 Location allowance Permanent Contract
Accountabilities In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll carry out scheduled maintenance on our modern fleet of Class 800 rolling stock supporting the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) on the GWR West Main Line.
You’ll be part of a high‐performing, collaborative team in a fast‐paced depot environment that values safety, continuous improvement, adaptability and innovation.
This is a permanent role working a rotating day and night shift pattern.
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.
About you
Required Skills/ Knowledge
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 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 reading
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.
Education/Qualifications
Completed apprenticeship in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines.
Engineering NVQ Level 2 o3 (or equivalent).
Behavioural
Calm, professional and diplomatic under pressure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confident working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
Loyal, committed, proactive and determined approach to work
Desired Skills (not essential)
Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
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
Network Rail Sentinel PTS
Full Job Posting
Location:
- London, London, United Kingdom
- Job ID:
- R0148452
- Date Posted:
- 2026-10-22
- Company Name:
- Hitachi Rail UK Limited
- Profession (Job Category):
- Other
- Job Schedule:
- Full time
- Work Arrangement:
- Onsite
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.
Job Description:
Here at Hitachi Rail, we’re offering an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, self‐motivated Maintenance Technicians to join our team in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre.
This is a fantastic entry point into the rail industry — no previous railway experience is required. If you have a strong technical background and are looking to build a long‐term, stable career with a global organisation at the forefront of rail innovation, this could be the role for you.
Salary: £45,532
15% Shift allowance
£6000 Location allowance Permanent Contract
Accountabilities In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll carry out scheduled maintenance on our modern fleet of Class 800 rolling stock supporting the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) on the GWR West Main Line.
You’ll be part of a high‐performing, collaborative team in a fast‐paced depot environment that values safety, continuous improvement, adaptability and innovation.
This is a permanent role working a rotating day and night shift pattern.
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.
About you
Required Skills/ Knowledge
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 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 reading
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.
Education/Qualifications
Completed apprenticeship in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines.
Engineering NVQ Level 2 o3 (or equivalent).
Behavioural
Calm, professional and diplomatic under pressure.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Confident working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
Loyal, committed, proactive and determined approach to work
Desired Skills (not essential)
Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
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
Network Rail Sentinel PTS
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
- Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 9%
- Private medical insurance
- Personal Accident insurance
- Group Income protection
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- You’ll also have access to a flexible benefits platform, allowing you to tailor additional perks to suit your lifestyle and individual needs.
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- 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 https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
- 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.
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Qualifications
- Required Skills/ Knowledge
- 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 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 reading
- 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.
- Education/Qualifications
- Completed apprenticeship in mechanical and/or electrical disciplines.
- Engineering NVQ Level 2 o3 (or equivalent).
- Behavioural
- Calm, professional and diplomatic under pressure.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Confident working collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Loyal, committed, proactive and determined approach to work
- Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
- Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
- 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
- Network Rail Sentinel PTS
Preferred Qualifications
- Desired Skills (not essential)
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