Job description
Description
Salary - £34,459
Plus 15% shift allowance
Plus £6,000 location allowance
Are you looking for opportunities to work on high profile rail projects and advanced technology alongside experts from the around the globe? 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
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 Bounds Green TMC, 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.
About you
- At Bounds Green TMC, outstations and on the mainline as required, 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
Essential
- 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.
Desirable
- Basic IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Outlook
- Experiences with Fleet Management Tools – P2, SOROS, Open Train Times
- Experience working with Traction and Rolling Stock.
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!
Closing date for applications is 4th September 2023.
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