Lead Technician at Hitachi in United Kingdom

Lead Technician
Location: (HRE/RSU) Oxley Midlands Traincare Centre
Location:
(HRE/RSU) Oxley Midlands Traincare Centre
Job ID:
R0134510
Date Posted:
2026-07-29
Company Name:
Hitachi Rail UK Limited
Profession (Job Category):
Other
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
Lead Technician - Oxley
£48,991 + 12.5% shift allowance
Days & Nights
Permanent Contract
Your new role:
Hitachi Rail is seeking a dedicated Lead Technician to join our Train care Centre in Oxley, Midlands.
In this exciting role, you will play a key part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of Hitachi's rolling stock fleet of 805/7. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out complex fault diagnosis, maintenance, MOD programmes and repairs on rolling stock assets, ensuring they are maintained to the highest operational and safety standards.
Working within a skilled team environment, you will provide technical expertise, support reliability improvements, and contribute to the delivery of a safe and dependable railway Avanti West Coast service.
As a Lead Technician at Hitachi Rail's Oxley Train care Centre, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of rolling stock through advanced maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and technical support activities.
Work-life balance supported through a shift pattern that includes two weekends off per month.
Maintenance & Engineering
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on rolling stock assets.
Remove, replace, assemble, modify, and install components using approved engineering techniques.
Read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and maintenance documentation.
Ensure rolling stock complies with operational and engineering requirements.
Fault Finding & Reliability
Diagnose and rectify complex electrical and mechanical faults.
Investigate recurring defects and implement effective corrective actions.
Support reliability improvement initiatives to enhance fleet performance.
Provide technical assistance during in-service failures and operational incidents.
Technical Leadership
Develop technical scopes of work with the aid of engineering for fault rectification activities.
Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.
Comply with all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Ensure tools, equipment, and materials are maintained and used correctly.
Administration & Continuous Improvement
Maintain accurate maintenance records within SAP.
Build effective working relationships across teams.
Develop new skills and technical knowledge in line with business requirements.
Undertake additional duties as required to support local operational needs.
Core Competencies Demonstrated
Advanced fault finding and diagnostics
Rolling stock maintenance and repair
Technical leadership and mentoring
Reliability and continuous improvement
Health and safety compliance
SAP maintenance management systems
Stakeholder communication and collaboration
Engineering drawing interpretation and application
About you:
Qualifications
HNC or Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines or Engineering based NVQ Level 3.
Behavioral
Strong understanding of and adherence to railway rules, regulations, and safety standards.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Professional and positive representative of Hitachi Rail.
Effective team player with a collaborative approach.
Proactive problem-solver with a strong safety focus.
Adaptable and committed to continuous learning and development.
Desirable
Network Rail Sentinel PTS
Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting
Depot Protection
Working at Height
Manual Handling
Powered plant and tools – air / 110v
Crimping competence & assessment
Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel
AC Depot isolation
Moveable plant
Driving License
What we offer
At Hitachi Rail, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. In return for your skills, dedication, and commitment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave
Opportunity to earn an annual performance-related bonus
Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 9%
Private medical insurance
Personal accident insurance
Group income protection
Group life insurance
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
In addition, we offer a range of flexible benefits and lifestyle options, allowing you to tailor your benefits package to suit your individual needs and circumstances.
Join Hitachi Rail and become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values its employees, invests in their development, and provides opportunities to build a rewarding and successful career.
#LI-AL1
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail