Hitachi Rail
Technical Riding Inspector
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Technical Riding Inspector – Permanent
Location: Bristol
Hitachi Rail is seeking a dedicated and skilled Technical Riding Inspector with a passion for railways and technology. This critical role ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of Hitachi’s rolling stock assets within a fast-paced, operational environment.
Competitive Package
- Salary: £62,325
- Shift Allowance: 15%
- Location Allowance: £3,000
- Flexible shift pattern (permanent contract)
About the Role
As a Technical Riding Inspector, you’ll deliver rapid fault-finding and diagnostic solutions to maintain service performance, operational capability, and train safety. You’ll work on both on-track and depot work, ensuring faults are resolved efficiently to minimise downtime.
Key Responsibilities
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Fault Analysis & Repairs
- Undertake fault-finding and diagnostics on Hitachi rolling stock in-service and at depots.
- Learn, interpret, and apply technical drawings, specifications, and engineering processes.
- Conduct removal, replacement, modification, or manufacturing of components using hand tools and engineering standards.
- Log and maintain accurate records in SAP for all maintenance actions.
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Operational & Customer Collaboration
- Support the Maintenance Control team within the Rail Maintenance Control Centre.
- Collaborate with customers to optimize operational desks, improving service times and reliability.
- Travel across the network to attend in-service failures and assist Network Rail/stakeholders.
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Technical Problem Solving
- Recognise repeated faults and suggest sustainable repair solutions.
- Develop technical scopes of work for cross-functional teams.
- Provide real-time technical support during in-service failures when required.
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Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Ensure all rolling stock meets operational specifications.
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Continuous Improvement
- Upskill via professional development opportunities.
- Foster strong interpersonal relationships with internal and external teams.
About You
Essential Skills & Qualifications
✔ Proven experience in stock-specific maintenance & fault diagnosis (preferably for rolling stock or rail systems). ✔ Full valid UK driving licence. ✔ HNC qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent engineering apprenticeship completion). ✔ NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline (mandatory).
Technical Proficiency
🔧 Diagnostic experience (4G tablets, laptops, and hand tools already used within the role). 📊 Intermediate IT skills (Microsoft Word/Excel preferred but not essential).
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Desired Experience (Not Mandatory)
Previous experience in train inspection, technical fault-fixing, or a similar role.
Behavioural Competencies
🚀 Ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a dynamic team. 📋 Strong compliance with railway industry rules & regulations. 💬 Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written). 🌐 Professional representation of Hitachi Rail at all times.
Why Work for Hitachi Rail?
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Generous Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave
- Potential bonus (performance-related)
- Pension scheme (9% contribution)
- Private medical & personal accident insurance
- Group income protection & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Flexible Perks: Customisable options to suit your lifestyle.
Hitachi Rail is an equal opportunities employer, celebrating diversity across age, gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, belief, and background.
Next Steps: Showcase your skills and be part of the transforming future of rail! Apply now: careers.hitachirail.com. Follow us at LinkedIn to learn more.
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