Location:

(HRE) ex-LNER London Bounds Green

Job ID:

R0085204

Date Posted:

2025-12-24

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited (inactive)

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Operation Team Member who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in London at Bounds Green Train Maintenance Centre.

Salary: £39,772
15% Shift allowance
£6,000 Location Allowance
Permanent contract

Your New Role

In this exciting role within the Movements Team, you will be responsible for the safe control of movements of Traction and Rolling Stock as a designated person both on and off , as well as the control of movements around the depot in line with operating procedures. Other key functions of the role will require staff to, form, re-couple and uncouple vehicles/set/units, the operation of ground frame panels, pass competent in outstations and pass as a driver competent shunter.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Undertake as instructed shunting duties as issued by the Operations Team Leader in conjunction with Operating procedures ensuring that these duties are carried out in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ensure all shunting duties are carried out in line with the Rule Book, Appendix and other instructions.
• Arrive and depart of T&RS safely using approved techniques as set out within the Rule Book, Appendix and other instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring that the standard and condition of all equipment required for movement operations are maintained to a high standard and any faults or defects are reported and logged.
• Attend station and mainline callouts where required working to and within regulations and procedures as defined within the Personal Rule Book and Depot Safe Systems of Work.
• Through adherence to Depot Operating Procedures, ensure the quality of operational movements undertaken are delivered in a safe and timely manner to enable the TMC to meet all contractual requirements agreed with the customer.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Experience working within a rail environment.
• PTS able.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic Numeracy and Literacy

Behavioural

• Sound knowledge of and compliance to the rulebook and operational procedures.
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build working relationships.
• Ability to remain flexible and withstand pressure.

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Basic IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experiences with Fleet Management Tools – P2, SOROS, Open Train Times
• Experience working with Traction and Rolling Stock.

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.

Closing date for applications is 25th March 2026.