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Overhaul & Modification Team Leader

Full-Time 36000 - 60000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Lead a skilled team in overhauling and modifying rolling stock assets.
Company: Hitachi Rail is at the forefront of digital transformation in rail transportation.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, performance bonuses, 25 days holiday, and flexible perks.
Why this job: Join a diverse team making a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Qualifications: Experience in leading teams in modern rolling stock maintenance; engineering qualifications preferred.
Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunities.

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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
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Overhaul and Modification Team Leader to join our team based in Edinburgh.
Location: Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre, Edinburgh
Permanent contract
Accountabilities
In this exciting new position, you will take charge of supervising a skilled team of technicians responsible for the overhaul, modification and maintenance of Hitachi’s rolling stock assets. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced, technical environment, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in all operations.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

Responsible for performing the overhaul and modification regime at Craigentinny.
Leading a team of technicians and allocating tasks & activities as required.
Responsible for supporting the development of relevant documents.
Ensuring that all testing and commissioning trains receive the necessary safety of the line inspections prior to commencement of nightly / daily testing.
Undertake depot special tools commissioning as instructed.
Support the continued development of the SAP maintenance management system (MMS). Ensure all shop floor requirements are captured and delivered.
Health & safety – Ensure team members follow the correct working practices at all times.
To act as main focal point for all depot overhaul activities during shifts.
Carry out team briefings/tool box talks.
Attend management meetings when required.
Take responsibility for staff, contractor and visitor safety ensuing process and procedure is followed.
Support the Train Movements team leader with planning the required depot movements to ensure overhaul and modifications can be undertaken.
Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements.

Essential
About you
Skills/ Knowledge

Network Rail Sentinel PTS
Manual Handling, COSHH
Experience of direct and indirect assessment of staff on the shop floor.
Experience of leading a team on a shift bases in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environments.
Experience of leading an overhaul or modifications team in a modern rolling stock depot environment.
Experience of direct and indirect assessment of staff on the shop floor.
Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environments.
Rolling stock overhaul and modifications experience preferably gained from a previous rolling stock fleet.
Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS).

Qualifications

M & E HNC or served engineering apprenticeship or equivalent proven railway experience.
Engineering based NVQ level 3

Behavioural:

Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
Proven experienced team leader with very strong leadership skills
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:

Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings
Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider
Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools
Depot Protection
Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation

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.
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 .
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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