Hitachi Rail
Refuelling Team Leader (Permanent Nights)
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Refuelling Team Leader (Permanent Nights)
Refuelling Team Leader | Permanent Night Shift Position
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail helps create a lasting legacy. With operations across the globe, our work drives digital transformation and innovation while fostering inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative ways of working. We’re driven by the belief that everyone has a role to play—and your passion can make a difference.
Job Description
We’re seeking a committed Refuelling Team Leader to lead our permanent night shift operations at our Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre in Bristol.
Salary & Benefits
- £43,696 per annum
- 15% shift allowance
- £3,000 location allowance
- Permanent contract
Accountabilities
This critical leadership role ensures the safe, efficient servicing of Hitachi rolling stock assets during night-time depot operations. As Team Leader, you will oversee the team to deliver:
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake servicing and replenishment of trains arriving from services, including:
- Replenishment of Diesel
- Replenishment of Ad-Blu
- Toilet system servicing
- Fresh water replenishment for toilets and galleys
- Driver windscreens wash
- Sand hoppers replenishment
- Support maintenance staff with:
- Corrective and preventative maintenance
- Complex fault-finding and repairs
- Monitor the Maintenance Management System (SAP) to ensure work is recorded accurately
- Capture and record servicing activities and materials used in the IT system
- Report defects found, notifying senior management and logging them
- Develop SAP maintenance management system (MMS) to improve efficiency
- Manage material usage, including proper labelling and return processes
- Advocate lean principles and best practices across depots
- Ensure anticipated train availability for service (contractual compliance)
- Maintain health and safety compliance, including PPE use and workspace cleanliness
- Liaise with Hitachi and external vendors as required
- Additional support as needed
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About You
Essential Requirements
Licences & Competences
- Intermediate IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Ability to interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics/drawings
- Certified Train Driver / Fire Warden / First Aider
Qualifications
- Mechanical & Electrical ONC (or relevant apprenticeship)
- Engineering NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent railway experience)
Behavioural Attributes
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
- Demonstrable understanding of rules and regulations
- Strong focus on safety and professionalism
- Resilient, diplomatic, and supportive under pressure
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to build and maintain rapport at all levels
- Positive, committed, and driven by continuous improvement
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Desirable (Not Compulsory but Preferred)
- Experience using powered plant tools (e.g., bogie drops, cranes)
- Train driving assessment & licence
- Depot Protection competence
- Certifications in Working at Height, COSHH, Manual Handling, AC/DC Depot Isolation
What We Offer
Hitachi Rail values every employee. As part of our organisation, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days’ holiday
- Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance
- Personal Accident & Group Income Protection
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
Plus, you’ll have flexible perks tailored to your needs.
Why Join Us?
We’re a place where diversity thrives—welcoming backgrounds, ages, genders, abilities, beliefs, and perspectives. Our commitment to inclusivity makes Hitachi Rail a dynamic environment for proactive individuals like you.
Find out more: www.hitachirail.com/careers
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