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Description
Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a great opportunity for a dedicated Driver Refueller to join our team at Stoke Gifford Train Maintenance Centre in Bristol.
Salary: £39,772
15% Shift allowance
£3,000 Location Allowance
Permanent contract
Accountabilities
In this role, you will be responsible for driving, replenishing, and servicing trains, as well as supporting maintenance staff with corrective and preventative maintenance of Hitachi rolling stock assets. This is a permanent position working on a rotating night shift basis only.
Specifically, your responsibilities include:
1. Undertaking train movements under the control of the PIC (Person In Charge) within the Train Maintenance Centre.
2. Servicing trains arriving from service, including replenishing Diesel, Ad-Blu, water, windscreen wash, and toilet system servicing.
3. Recording all servicing and materials used in the Maintenance Management System (MMS).
4. Monitoring the SAP system to ensure accurate recording of all work.
5. Performing daily checks of service equipment and maintaining a tidy work area.
6. Reporting defects to the Refuelling Team Leader/Duty Shift Manager and recording in MMS.
7. Supporting maintenance staff with repairs, fault finding, and system development.
8. Managing fluid and material usage and ensuring proper labelling and processes for returned materials.
9. Adhering to lean principles and best practices.
10. Supporting the availability of trains for service as per contractual requirements.
About You
Required Skills/Knowledge
* Experience supporting a maintenance team in a modern rolling stock depot or similar environment.
* Safety awareness in railway operations.
* Understanding of safe systems of work.
* Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
* Experience with maintenance management systems (MMS) and trend analysis.
* Manual Handling, COSHH, working at height, powered tools experience.
Education/Qualifications
* Engineering background knowledge preferred.
Behavioral Traits
* Ability to work independently and within a team.
* Knowledge of rules and regulations, and professionalism.
* Effective communication skills.
* Loyalty, commitment, confidence, and determination.
Desired Skills (not essential)
* Basic IT skills.
* First Aid certification.
* Experience operating refuelling points.
* Depot Protection system knowledge.
What We Offer
We value our employees and offer benefits such as:
* Competitive salary
* Performance bonus (discretionary)
* 25 days holiday
* Pension contributions up to 9%
* Private medical insurance
* Personal Accident insurance
* Income protection
* Group Life Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme
Additional perks are available within a flexible plan tailored to your needs.
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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is successful, we will contact you. Learn more at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, we embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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