Hitachi Rail
Maintenance Technician
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Job Description:
Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a great opportunity for enthusiastic self-motivated Maintenance Technicians who thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks and is open to working in rotating shift patterns. The position is based at Doncaster Train Maintenance Centre.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career in rail as NO railway experience is required for this role!
Salary: £46,578
15% Shift allowance
Permanent contract
Accountabilities
In this exciting role, you will perform scheduled maintenance on our established fleet of Class 800/ 801/802 rolling stock for the Intercity Express Program on the East Coast Main Line and will be working in a dynamic work environment that values collaboration, adaptability and creativity.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
- Undertake servicing and preparation of the Class 800 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.
- 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.
- Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Duty Shift 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 the IEP fleet customers.
- Assist as required.
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About You
Required Skills/ Knowledge
- Maintenance experience.
- Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster.
- Faults finding and diagnosis and write reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education/Qualifications
- Served apprenticeship with mechanical and or electrical disciplines.
- Engineering based NVQ level 3 or higher.
Behavioural
- Can comfortably work within a team or on their own.
- Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
- Loyal, committed, confident and determined.
Desired Skills (not Essential)
- IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Outlook.
- Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings.
- Train driving.
- Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC HV Electrical isolation up to 25kV.
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What We Offer
We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organization you could be entitled to:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
- Private medical insurance
- Personal Accident insurance
- Group Income protection
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
Closing date for applications
17th August 2026.
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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