Location:
Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom
Job ID:
R0122939
Date Posted:
2026-04-20
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:
Here at Hitachi Rail, we are currently seeking a committed Refuelling Team Leader to join our permanent night shift operation at our Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre in Bristol.
Salary: £43,696
15% Shift allowance
£3,000 Location Allowance
Permanent contract
Accountabilities
This is a critical leadership role within our night-time depot operations, responsible for overseeing and delivering the safe, efficient servicing of Hitachi rolling stock assets. You will lead the servicing team to ensure trains are prepared, compliant, and available for service in line with operational and contractual requirements.
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:
- Undertaken Servicing of train arriving at 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
- Support the maintenance staff as required with corrective and preventative maintenance, complex fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets.
- Monitor the Maintenance Management System (SAP) to ensure all work is being recorded correctly.
- Capture and record all servicing undertaken and materials used in the required I.T. system provided.
- Reporting of any defects found, notifying the Servicing Team Leader and recording this in the required I.T. system provided.
- 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 SAP maintenance management system (MMS). Ensure all servicing requirements are captured and delivered.
- Ensure all 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.
- Assist as required
About you:
Essential
Licences / Competences
- Intermediate IT skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and drawings
- Train driving, Fire warden, and First Aider competencies
Qualifications
- Mechanical & Electrical ONC, or a served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical disciplines or equivalent proven railway experience
- Engineering NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)
Behavioural
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Strong understanding of, and adherence to, internal and external rules and regulations
- Professional, safety-focused approach aligned with Hitachi values
- Calm, diplomatic, and resilient under pressure, with the ability to support and develop others
- Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills
- Able to build effective relationships at all levels
- Committed, reliable, and positive with a continuous improvement mindset
Desirable
- Experience with powered plant and tools (e.g. bogie drop, cranes, air systems, 110v tools)
- Train driving assessment and licence
- Depot Protection competence
- Certifications in Working at Height, COSHH, Manual Handling, and 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
- 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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