Driver Refueller

Location:

Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0127710

Date Posted:

2026-06-01

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:

At Hitachi Rail, we have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Driver Refueller to join our team in Bristol at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre.

Salary: £39,772
15% Shift allowance
£3,000 Location Allowance

Permanent contract

Accountabilities:

In this key role, you will be responsible for driving, servicing, and supporting the maintenance of our rolling stock to ensure trains are safe, reliable, and ready for service.

This is a permanent position working on a rotating night shift basis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating as directed by the Person in Charge (PIC) to safely undertake train movements within the Train Maintenance Centre

• Carrying out train servicing activities, including (but not limited to):

  • Diesel and AdBlue replenishment

  • Fresh water supply for toilet and galley systems

  • Windscreen wash refilling

  • Sand hopper replenishment

  • Toilet servicing

• Accurately recording all servicing activities, materials, and fluids used within the Maintenance Management System (MMS)

• Monitoring SAP/MMS systems to ensure all maintenance activities are correctly logged

• Performing daily checks on servicing equipment and maintaining a clean and tidy work environment

• Identifying and reporting defects, escalating to the Refuelling Team Leader or Duty Shift Manager as required

• Supporting maintenance teams with corrective and preventative maintenance, including fault finding and repairs

• Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the MMS system

• Ensuring all materials and fluids are correctly controlled, recorded, and processed

• Adhering to lean principles and best practices

• Supporting maintenance and cleaning teams to meet train availability targets

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

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong understanding of, and adherence to, rules and regulations

• Professional and positive ambassador for Hitachi Rail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels

• Reliable, committed, confident, and proactive

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Basic IT skills

• First Aid qualification

• Experience in refuelling operations within rolling stock or similar

• Knowledge of depot protection systems

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

• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus

• 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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