Location: Bounds Green London, United Kingdom Job ID: R0060113 Date Posted: 2024-09-18 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: Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic self-motivated Duty Shift Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. This position is based in London at Bounds Green Train Maintenance Centre. Accountabilities In this exciting role, you will be responsible for the management of maintenance team, including individual and team development, whilst incorporating the concepts of continuous improvement into safety, quality, performance, and wellbeing. Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables: Responsible on a shift basis to ensure that the team delivers the contractual requirements for availability of train to the correct standard to meet the diagrammed requirements of the TOC To ensure all contractual KPI’s are complete for each SET before entering service To ensure that all records are completed and entered into the maintenance management system. Obtain and use engineering schedules, procedures and specifications for traction and rolling stock activities Support good quality, health, safety and environmental practices in the workplace Organise resources and prioritise routines to undertake planned traction and rolling stock engineering activities Organise resources and prioritise routines to undertake unplanned traction and rolling stock engineering activities Responsible for the safe movement of rolling stock Responsible for the recruitment of the maintenance team members Responsible for the continued development of the maintenance teams Control costs through planning of resources Identify and deal with hazards in the railway environment Carry out in process and post maintenance checks in accordance with the Q&A manager to drive continued improvement in maintenance activities Diagnose faults in traction and rolling stock assets and pass to the technical team Gather and execute the maintenance plan from the Planning Manager Development of improvements in maintenance processes Deal with disciplinary issues within the maintenance teams Carryout assessments in line with the depot competence management system as required Accept and confirm responsibility for the control of traction and rolling stock assets 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 Assist as required About you Required Skills/ Knowledge Network Rail Sentinel PTS Stock-Specific maintenance and faulting Manual Handling Assessor Education/Qualifications Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines. Engineering based NVQ level 3. Behavioural Calm and diplomatic under pressure. Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Loyal, committed, confident and determined. Good team worker Desired Skills (not essential) Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Equinox Powered plant and tools – air / 110v Depot Protection Working at Height AC/DC Depot isolation 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. 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. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail