Lead Technician

About the Role

The permanent, full‑time role works on a 24 / 7 rotating days‑and‑nights schedule with occasional weekend shifts. The Lead Technician will be responsible for servicing, complex fault finding and repairs on Hitachi rolling‑stock, particularly the Class AT300 fleet, and may work alone on occasion. Candidates must reside within one hour’s travel of the Edge Hill depot for HSE reasons. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance of traction and rolling‑stock assets, ensuring compliance with operational specifications and maintaining accurate records in SAP. The Lead Technician will collaborate with reliability engineers, support on‑site failures, and contribute to continuous improvement of asset reliability. • Maintain worksite, materials, and equipment in safe condition. • Follow health, safety, environmental and quality standards. • Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on traction and rolling‑stock assets. • Verify assets meet operational specifications using engineering processes. • Read and interpret traction and rolling‑stock drawings and specifications. • Remove, replace, modify, or fabricate components with hand tools. • Assemble and install traction and rolling‑stock components using engineering techniques. • Identify, assess and rectify defects, including repeat issues, and propose repairs. • Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other staff. • Support reliability technicians with asset reliability improvements. • Provide technical assistance during service failures and on‑duty incidents. • Update SAP records with clear, concise information of work performed. • Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel to complete duties.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸planned maintenance
• ▸reactive maintenance
• ▸fault rectification
• ▸sap updates
• ▸reliability support
• ▸technical scoping

What You Bring

Ideal applicants will have previous experience in a similar rail‑maintenance role, knowledge of high‑voltage electrics, and a valid UK driving licence. Key certifications include Network Rail Sentinel PTS, Designated Person, Working at Height, Manual Handling and crimping competence, as well as an engineering NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship. Strong communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to represent Hitachi professionally are also required.

Requirements

• ▸rail maintenance
• ▸high‑voltage
• ▸driving licence
• ▸nvq level3
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸communication

Benefits

Hitachi Rail Limited is seeking a Lead Technician for its Edge Hill outstation in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The company operates globally, driving digital transformation and sustainable transport solutions. Employees benefit from a multicultural environment and the chance to work on cutting‑edge technology. Hitachi Rail offers a comprehensive total rewards package and promotes an inclusive workplace with flexible benefits and opportunities for professional growth. • Competitive salary (£49,950) plus 15 % shift allowance. • 25 days annual leave (additional holidays possible). • Potential annual performance‑related bonus. • Pension scheme with contributions up to 9 %. • Private medical insurance. • Personal accident, income protection and group life insurance. • Employee Assistance Programme. • Flexible benefits plan to suit personal lifestyle needs. • Inclusive, diverse work environment with equal‑opportunity commitment. • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Work Environment

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