Support Engineer

Location:

(HRE) Etches Park Depot

Job ID:

R0063146

Date Posted:

2024-12-04

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL 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:

Support Engineer - Derby (Etches Park)

Permanent position

Salary - £57,231

Monday - Friday (no shift work)

Your new role

Hitachi Rail are offering an exciting opportunity to join its growing UK Services business by joining the Etches Park team in Derby. The fleet consists of 33 five car class 810 Bi mode trains that will revolutionise rail in Derby.

In this exciting role you will be responsible for the investigation of maintenance and safety related vehicle defects. Development of subsequent engineering solutions to ensure contractual reliability targets are achieved and maintenance practices implemented / improved. Also responsible for those activities relating to design modifications and subsequent applications for customer / regulatory approval for changes. This role will also involve regular travel to Melton Mowbray and Newton Aycliffe.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• East Midlands Railway contract mobilisation and ongoing delivery of the operational engineering requirements. 
• Support East Midlands Railway train delivery, testing and commissioning teams.
• Supporting the development of the engineering function that will be required during the testing phase to include modification and engineering change. Ensure all engineering work is recorded into the Maintenance Management System.
• Responsible for providing engineering support at Etches Park or any other testing location as required. 
• Deployment of the initial and ongoing depot engineering processes and procedures relating to engineering change. Incorporate best practice and lessons learnt from the established fleets at other Hitachi TMCs.
• Support the continued development of the SAP maintenance management system (MMS).  Ensure all engineering and modification requirements are captured and delivered.
• Support the development of the core team - act as an engineering representative and mentor to the depot maintenance teams on a shift bases.
• Support the material management team with setting up of the material stores both at Etches Park and at out based locations as required during testing and commissioning. Ensure all material usage is controlled and recorded in the Maintenance Management System.
• Responsible for designing solutions and gaining customer / regulatory approval for changes in train design.
• Assist in the development of documented engineering procedures, practices and policies.
• Assist in the co-ordination of continuous improvement programmes to ensure contractual requirements are achieved and exceeded.
• Assist in optimising the Company’s maintenance regime and assisting in the development of best European / World Class maintenance practice in support of current and future contracts.
• To liaise with Procurement / Maintenance Team members during the assessment and approval of new material suppliers to ensure that Maintenance, H & S and environmental needs are adequately identified / addressed.
• Work closely with the Reliability Analyst and Reliability Technicians to identify the root cause of defects within the shortest possible timescale.
• To confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques
• Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material or processes
• Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock hardware and software components
• Materials – Interrogate the SAP system to determine if spares are available to complete works orders ensuring the correct procedures are followed to ensure that material used is recorded to works orders and material returned to the stores are labelled correctly
• Production of Depot Safety Case reports / documentation in liaison with Engineering Manager, Duty Fleet Managers and QHSE Manager.
• Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post.
• Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time to support East Midlands Railway when required.
• Any other ad hoc duties as required.

About you

Essential

Licences / Competences

• The ability to successfully gain Network Rail Sentinel PTS
• Manual Handling, COSHH
• Outstanding Safety Awareness
• Experience of undertaken reliability improvements plans and modifications
• Experience of delivering engineering support
• Highly experienced in undertaking engineering change
• Competent with stores, spare parts logistics and material management

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent qualified engineer or equivalent proven railway experience
• Membership of a recognised accredited engineering body (desirable)

Behavioural

• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desirable

Licences / Competences

• Intermediate > Advanced IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
• Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
• Depot Protection
• Working at Height, AC/DC Depot isolation
• Experience of working at stabling out stations or main line station technical support.
• Rolling stock experience preferably gain from a previous modern rolling stock fleet introduction.
• Robust knowledge and experience of railway engineering standards and regulations.
• Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.

What we offer

We value the importance of all of our employees, if you would like to join our fantastic organisation you could be entitled to:

• Competitive salary
• Annual Performance bonus paid on discretionary basis.
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with contributions up to 9%
• Private medical insurance
• Personal Accident insurance
• Group Income protection
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme

We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.

Closing date for applications is 2nd January 2025

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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.

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