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Lead Technician in Derby (DE1) | Hitachi Search Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Maintenance Electrician Rolls-Royce CWS Derby (DE24) 2 weeks ago Technician Rullion Limited Nottingham (NG8), NG7 7NW £23.57 - £34.79 per hour 1 week ago Project Engineer Fyba Recruitment Ltd Nottingham (NG9) From £45,000 to £55,000 per annum 3 days ago Maintenance Engineer ATA Recruitment Annesley, Nottingham (NG15), NG15 0DR £53k per year + FANTASTIC BENEFITS PACKAGE!! 2 weeks ago Maintenance Engineer E3 Recruitment Quarry Hill Industrial Estate, Ilkeston (DE7), DE7 4QU £47000 - £50000 per annum 1 day ago Masker Rolls-Royce CWS Derby (DE24) 1 week ago Shift Maintenance Engineer TXM Recruit Castle Donington, Derby (DE74) £53101 per annum 1 week ago Project Engineer Core Control Solutions Limited Ilkeston (DE7) 3 weeks ago Calibration Engineer Trescal Derby (DE21), DE21 1 month ago Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader CV Technical Markfield (LE67) £45000 - £50000 per annum 5 days ago Maintenance Electrician Rolls-Royce CWS Derby (DE24) 2 weeks ago Technician Rullion Limited Nottingham (NG8), NG7 7NW £23.57 - £34.79 per hour 1 week ago Project Engineer Fyba Recruitment Ltd Nottingham (NG9) From £45,000 to £55,000 per annum 3 days ago Maintenance Engineer ATA Recruitment Annesley, Nottingham (NG15), NG15 0DR £53k per year + FANTASTIC BENEFITS PACKAGE!! 2 weeks ago Maintenance Engineer E3 Recruitment Quarry Hill Industrial Estate, Ilkeston (DE7), DE7 4QU £47000 - £50000 per annum 1 day ago Masker Rolls-Royce CWS Derby (DE24) 1 week ago Shift Maintenance Engineer TXM Recruit Castle Donington, Derby (DE74) £53101 per annum 1 week ago Project Engineer Core Control Solutions Limited Ilkeston (DE7) 3 weeks ago Calibration Engineer Trescal Derby (DE21), DE21 1 month ago Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader CV Technical Markfield (LE67) £45000 - £50000 per annum 5 days ago Lead Technician Hitachi Derby (DE1) Contract Published: 4 days ago £26.92 - £35.98 per hour Lead Technician Hitachi Lead Technician Location: Etches Park Depot, Deadmans Road, Derby 12+ Month Initial Contract Pay: £26.92 /hour PAYE £35.98 /hour Umbrella Hours: 4 on 4 off shift pattern. 10 Hour shifts. Combination of Days & Nights (E.g. - 4 days, 4 off, 4 nights) + Opportunity for overtime, Paid at 1.25% This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company Function of Role To service, complex fault find and repair Hitachi rolling stock assets Key Responsibilities Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace Prepare for and undertake planned and unplanned maintenance activities Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of engineering processes and techniques Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications Prepare for and undertake the removal and replacement of traction and rolling stock components Modify or manufacture traction and rolling stock components by material removal using hand tools Assemble traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques Install new traction and rolling stock components using engineering processes and techniques Identify, assess and rectify defects and discrepancies on Hitachi rolling stock assets Identify repeat defects on Hitachi rolling stock assets and suggest / carry out repairs Create technical scopes of work for fault rectification by other members of staff Support reliability technicians with regards reliability improvements to rolling stock assets Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty Provide operational support to users of Hitachi rolling stock assets Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out. Develop professionally and support good working relationships Learn new skills in accordance with Hitachi's new business demands as required Liaison with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post Other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirements Essential Licences / Competences Network Rail Sentinel PTS Time Served Rolling Stock Experience with mechanical, electrical disciplines. Engineering based NVQ level 3 HNC Engineering (Desirable) Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment. Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment. Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support. Modern fault finding and repair techniques using pc-based laptops and remote train diagnostics. Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis. Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock. Behavioural Can comfortably work within a team or on their own Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external) Able to always represent Hitachi in a professional manner Calm and diplomatic under pressure. Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company. Loyal, committed, confident and determined. Desirable Licences / Competences Manual Handling COSHH Working at height Powered plant, and tools. Intermediate IT skills - typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading Powered plant and tools - bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools. Depot Protection AC/DC Depot isolation Requirements Live within commuting distance (1 hour) of Etches Park Depot Right to work in the UK and able to provide proof of qualifications Compliance This is a safety-critical role . Candidates must pass a drug & alcohol test and comply with strict Health & Safety controls. For more information, a full Job Description and also for immediate consideration, please apply by sending your CV to Jake Parker at Rullion: This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. 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