Job Description
Job description
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.
Description
Lead Technician
Derby - Etches Park
£47+31 + 12.5% shift allowance
Permanent contract - 40 hours per week
Days and nights
Your new role
Hitachi Rail are currently searching for Lead Technicians to join our team in Derby. This is a permanent position working a rotating day and night shift.
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 new role you will be responsible for undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
• Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques
• Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications
• Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of traction and rolling stock components
• Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material removal using hand tools
• Install, assemble traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques
• Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets
• Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff
• Support reliability technicians with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets
• Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty
• Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out.
• Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace
About you
Qualifications
• M & E HNC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines or
• Engineering based NVQ level 3
Behavioural
• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• Good team worker
Desirable (not essential)
Licences / Competences
• 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 Licence
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 +%
• 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 18th December 2026.
#LI-AH1
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
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.
Description
Lead Technician
Derby - Etches Park
£47+31 + 12.5% shift allowance
Permanent contract - 40 hours per week
Days and nights
Your new role
Hitachi Rail are currently searching for Lead Technicians to join our team in Derby. This is a permanent position working a rotating day and night shift.
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 new role you will be responsible for undertaking corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
• Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques
• Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications
• Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of traction and rolling stock components
• Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material removal using hand tools
• Install, assemble traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques
• Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets
• Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff
• Support reliability technicians with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets
• Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty
• Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out.
• Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace
About you
Qualifications
• M & E HNC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines or
• Engineering based NVQ level 3
Behavioural
• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• Good team worker
Desirable (not essential)
Licences / Competences
• 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 Licence
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 +%
• 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 18th December 2026.
#LI-AH1
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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Mechanic Jobs sector. This role in Derby offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Mechanic Jobs is a plus.
