Refuelling Operative

Location: London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0024273 Date Posted: 2023-09-26 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Are you looking for opportunities to work on high profile rail projects and advanced technology alongside experts from the UK, Europe and Japan? Come and join the fastest growing rail business in the world! Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions. We are working to Inspire the Next – and this is your chance to be part of it. Your new role We are currently recruiting for Refuelling operatives to join our train maintenance centre in London, North Pole. The role involves servicing of train including fuel, toilet, screen wash, Diesel, ad Blu and fresh water and support the Maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent position working in rotating night shift basis. Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables: Undertake servicing/ replenishment of train arriving from service this will include but is not limited to Replenishment of Diesel Replenishment of Ad-Blu Toilet system servicing Replenishment of fresh water for the toilet and galley systems Replenishment of the drivers windscreen wash Replenishment of sand hoppers fitted to the train Record all servicing undertaken and fluids or materials used in the required maintenance management system (MMS). Carry out daily checks of service spine equipment and ensure area is tidy/clean Reporting of any defects found, notifying the Refuelling Team Leader 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 and best practice as instructed at North Pole 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. Health & safety – Follow the correct working practices at all times. All relative PPE equipment is being used. Ensure road ways/pits are kept clean after work. Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post. Carry out first level of fault rectification on the service spine equipment Assist as general depot duties as required About you Essential Skills: Local PTS Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, Powered plant and tools – air / 110v experience. Experience of supporting a maintenance team on a shift bases in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment. Safety Awareness gained in operational railway environments. Experience of working at stabling out stations or main line station in an operational area 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. 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. Desirable Basic IT skills First Aider Experience in the operation of refuelling points for rolling stock Depot Protection system Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation Network Rail Sentinel PTS Why Hitachi Rail? At Hitachi Rail you will find a passionate and collaborative environment. We operate according to our values of Harmony, Sincerity and Pioneering Spirit. As such, we work closely as a team and empower our colleagues to take ownership and become creative in our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in the contribution we make to society and we always act with integrity and fairness towards our customers, suppliers and colleagues. We offer a competitive salary and annual leave entitlement as well as a generous benefits package. This includes a pension scheme with contributions up to 9%, health insurance, and many more perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle. If you like the sound of the above and feel energised by the idea of joining a great brand at a moment of exciting expansion, please apply now. We look forward to hearing from you! Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.