Location:

(HRE) Etches Park Depot

Job ID:

R0055769

Date Posted:

2024-08-22

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL 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:

Your new role

As the Overhaul & Modifications Manager you will be responsible for developing and leading the overhaul maintenance and modifications program of the EMR fleets, ensuring assets are maintained in accordance to relevant standards, procedures and legislation.

Duties to include:

• Develop and lead the implementation of the overhaul maintenance program for Class 222 and 810 fleets.
• Develop a robust strategy ensuring the required standards are complied with, operating procedures are written and the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) recommendations and standards are met.
• Recruit, on-board and lead a team of Overhaul Technicians.
• Develop an Overhaul delivery plan for the associated train fleets ensuring that overhaul does not affect train availability.
• Review and update train maintenance processes, workflow and task instructions.
• Set standards for engineering competence.
• Oversee the activity of the overhaul technicians to maximise performance, to ensure compliance with all relevant technical, quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Ensure manpower levels are adequate to maintain the systems with optimum efficiency.
• Oversee the professional training and development of operating and maintenance staff and review training programmes.
• Ensure train maintenance competence standards and depot safety objectives are maintained by audit or internal verification.
• Carry out safety inspections ensuring all relevant safety initiatives are implemented in a timely manner.
• Liaise with original equipment manufacturers to transfer best practice and innovation.
• Work within a prescribed budget as authorised by the TMC Manager.
• Investigation and reporting of faults, identification of fault trends
• Monitoring and reporting on maintenance performance, train reliability post overhaul, financial KPIs and program progress.
• Identify and propose modifications or improvements to maintenance processes and regimes to deliver performance and financial benefits.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required.

About you

Key Skills & Experience

Essential Requirements

• Strong leadership skills including organisational, interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to identify and analyse problems and to exercise creativity to develop and / or implement practical solutions.
• Ability to lead process implementation in a team/matrix environment.
• Project management skills.
• First hand knowledge and proven track record with application of continuous improvement.
• Supervisory experience in an engineering operational environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering Apprenticeship.
• HNC or equivalent.
• Experience of maintenance of large rail plant or systems.
• Mechanical Engineering background.

Desirable Requirements

• Rail background advantageous

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.

Closing date for applications is 17th September 2024

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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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