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Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Technician (Rolling Stock) – Hitachi Rail UK Limited
Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre, Edinburgh, UK Job ID: R0129046 Date Posted: 2026-07-02 Profession: Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full-time Contract Type: Permanent
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail creates a lasting legacy. We shape the future with global operations, digital transformation, and sustainable innovation. Our diverse workforce collaborates to bring people together—discover where your skills can fit in, and get involved.
Whether you thrive in engineering, teamwork, or innovation, this role is for you.
Job Description
Permanent Position: Maintenance Technician (Rolling Stock)
Salary: £43,696 per annum, including:
- 15% shift allowance (£3,000)
- Location allowance
Key Accountabilities
You will play a vital role in maintaining and ensuring the safe, efficient functioning of Hitachi Rail’s rolling stock. In this fast-paced, team-based environment, you’ll perform:
- Corrective and preventative maintenance on board rolling stock while adhering to technical protocols.
- Servicing and preparation of trains for service.
- Driving duties within depot confines, following operational procedures.
- Active participation in process improvements, including updating maintenance schedules and maintaining stock alignment.
- Fault rectification and repairs, assist teams in hitting production targets, and record all activities in our maintenance management system (MMS).
- Attendance at testing locations (mainline stations and offsite) to perform preventative/corrective maintenance.
- Rotating shift work to meet customer service demands (day/night rotation), including occasional overnight travel.
- Engaging with Shift Managers to ensure production goals are met.
- Supporting colleagues as needed, maintaining high safety norms.
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About You
Essential Requirements
Skills & Experience
- Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or engineering disciplines, including:
- Manual handling, COSHH, working at height, power tools
- PC-based diagnostics and laptop troubleshooting
- Fault-finding & repairs using schematics (chemical, electrical, pneumatic)
- No experience with fault code analysis without remotes or trend report familiarity.
- Hands-on experience with maintenance management systems (MMS) and reliability trend analysis.
- Proven shift work knowledge in high-availability environments.
- Health/safety first – strict adherence to company safety protocols.
Attitude & Mindset
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with a positive attitude.
- Proven ability to work autonomously or within teams.
- Excellent ethics compliance with both internal and regulatory standards.
- Lines up with Hitachi’s core values – proactive, collaborative, and resourceful.
- Clear communication (written and verbal) to report issues and collaborate with colleagues.
- Dependable, loyal, and committed to delivering excellence.
Certifications
- Valid or accessible mechanical, electrical, or engineering NVQs (Level 2 & 3).
- Consideration with completed serviced apprenticeships in relevant trades.
Desired (Not Essential) Qualifications
- Experience as a Fire Warden, First Aider, Work-at-Height, COSHH, or Manual Handling Practitioner.
- Familiarity with AC/DC isolation depot operations.
- Practical experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word at an intermediate level).
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What We Offer
True value isn’t just about benefits—it’s about equipping our high-achievers with everything they need to shine.
- Competitive salary (outlined above).
- 25 days annual leave (with flexible options).
- Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution.
- Private medical insurance + personal accident cover.
- Group Income Protection & Life Insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme for well-being support.
Flexible Perks
Choose additional benefits to match your lifestyle needs—including transportation assistance, gym memberships, or reputation-specific rewards.
Why Join Us?
Hitachi believes every individual drives innovation. We stand for inclusivity, sustainability, and global impact, powering solutions that redefine the future of transport, smart cities, and renewable energy.
At Hitachi Rail, you’re: ✅ Innovating daily in a forward-thinking team. ✅ Shaping greener, smarter rail technologies. ✅ Growing with career advancements aligned to your ambitions.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Belonging
We celebrate differences—embrace age, background, disability, gender, religion, and heritage as strengths that propel our culture. Equal opportunity is our norm.
Next Steps
Ready to extend Hitachi’s logistics excellence? Apply (the link will connect you to our careers portal). [Learn more about Hitachi Rail’s mission & perks → https://www.hitachirail.com/careers](https://www.hitachirail.com/careers)
Prospective members, tag us! Connect on LinkedIn: @HitachiRail.
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