Location:
London, London, United Kingdom
Job ID:
R0140696
Date Posted:
2026-09-07
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:
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Driver Refueler who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in London at North Pole Train Maintenance Centre.
Salary: £41,443
15% Shift allowance
£6,000 Location Allowance
Permanent contract
Accountabilities
In this exciting role, you will be responsible for driving, replenishing and servicing the trains, also supporting the maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent position working on a rotating night shift basis only.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
- Under the control of the PIC (Person In Charge) undertake train movements, driving trains within the confines of the Train maintenance Centre.
- Undertaken Servicing of train arriving at from service this will include but is not limited to replenishment of Diesel, Ad-Blu, fresh water for the toilet and galley systems, drivers windscreen wash, sand hoppers fitted to the train and toilet system servicing.
- Record all servicing undertaken and fluids or materials used in the required maintenance management system (MMS).
- Monitor the Maintenance Management System (SAP) to ensure all work is being recorded correctly.
- Carry out daily checks of service spine equipment and ensure area is tidy/clean
- Reporting of any defects found, notifying the Refuelling Team Leader/ Duty Shift Manager and recording this in the maintenance management system (MMS). .
- Support the Maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
- Support the continued development of the maintenance management system (MMS). Ensure all servicing requirements are captured and delivered.
- Ensure all fluid and material usage is controlled and recorded and any materials being returned to the stores for repair are correctly labelled and process is followed.
- Comply with the lean principles, best practice as instructed, and other out stabled locations as necessary.
- Support the maintenance staff and cleaners to ensuring the contractual agreed number of trains are made available for service.
About you
Required Skills/ Knowledge
- Experience of supporting a maintenance team on a shift bases in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment or similar.
- Safety awareness gained in operational railway environments.
- Strong understanding of safe systems of work.
- Good communication skills, ability to carry out clear instructions
- Experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
- Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, Powered plant and tools – air / 110v experience.
Education/Qualifications
- A level of engineering background knowledge preferable
Behavioural
- Can comfortably work within a team or on their own
- Knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
- Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
- 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.
Desired Skills (not essential)
- Basic IT skills
- First Aider
- Experience in the operation of refuelling points for rolling stock
- Depot Protection system
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
- 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.
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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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