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Refuelling Team Leader (Permanent Nights)
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Refuelling Team Leader (Permanent Nights)
**Hitachi Rail UK Limited – Refuelling Team Leader – Night Shift (Permanent)
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail helps create a lasting legacy. Our global operations push the boundaries of digital transformation, sustainability, and innovation, bringing people together in meaningful ways.
The Role
We are searching for a committed Refuelling Team Leader to join our permanent night shift at our Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre in Bristol. This is a critical leadership position responsible for managing and delivering the safe, efficient servicing of Hitachi rolling stock assets in compliance with operational and contractual requirements.
Key Details
- Salary: £43,696 per annum + 15% shift allowance (£3,000) + Location allowance
- Contract type: Permanent
- Shift: Night operations
Responsibilities
Core Accountabilities
- Oversee servicing/replenishment of trains arriving from service, including:
- Diesel replenishment
- Ad-Blu toilet system servicing
- Fresh water replenishment (toilets and galley systems)
- Driver windscreen wash replenishment
- Sand hoppers refill for train operation
- Support maintenance staff with corrective/preventative maintenance, fault diagnostics, and repairs
- It systems proficiency: Capture, record all servicing activities, and monitor SAP Maintenance Management System (MMS)
- Defect reporting: Identify defects, notify leadership, and log in required systems
- Maintenance system improvements: Assist with development of SAP MMS for better process control
- Material management: Ensure controlled use and return processes for tools/materials
- Lean principles enforcement: Uphold best practices across North Pole and out-stabled locations
- Train availability: Work with maintenance/staff to meet contractual train-allocation targets
- Health & Safety compliance: Adhere to all PPE requirements, maintain routes/workspaces, and liaise externally as needed
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Support Areas
- Collaborate with Hitachi/external personnel
- Assist operations as required
Requirements
Essential Skills/Licences
✔ Technical qualifications:
- Ongoing NVQ Level 3 (abrasives) or mechanical/electrical served apprenticeship or equivalent railway experience
- Achieved Fire Warden, First Aid, and Train Driving competencies
- Mechanical & electrical contextual knowledge: Ability to read schematics/drawings
✔ IT Literacy:
- Intermediate skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
✔ Certifications (current):
- Electrical safety isolation process (AC/DC)
- Monthly Working at Height, COSHH, Manual Handling
Core Behaviours
🔹 Works independently and collaboratively 🔹 Strict adherence to regulations (internal/external) 🔹 Safety-focused approach aligned with Hitachi values 🔹 Diplomatic, calm under pressure, develops team growth 🔹 Clear, professional communication (verbal/written) across levels 🔹 Reliable, positive mind-set with drive for continuous improvement
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Desirable
- Commercial experience with powered plant tools (e.g., bogie lifts)
- Train driving assessment (ongoing competency)
- Depot Protection (access control) competence
Benefits Highlight
We value our employees’ contributions with:
- Competitive salary + shift allowance
- 25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays)
- Pension scheme (up to 9% contribution)
- Medical insurance (private/membership)
- Additional perks tailored to flexible lifestyle needs:
- Group Income Protection
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
Why Hitachi Rail?
💡 Collaborative culture where ideas are valued 🌍 Diverse, inclusive team reflecting every background 🤝 Career growth with clear pathways to expand horizons
Treatment of Applicants: We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. It’s our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment. For career questions/enquiriries/easily accessible contact information, visit our Careers Portal.
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