Location: Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R0059008 Date Posted: 2024-11-25 Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS UK LTD 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: Maintenance Controller Derby £53,000 12.5% shift allowance Permanent Contract Your new role Hitachi Rail are offering an exciting opportunity to join its growing UK Services business by joining the Etches Park team in Derby. The fleet consists of 33 five car class 810 Bi mode trains that will revolutionise rail in Derby. In this exciting new role, you will be responsible for supporting the customer with the live management of the operation Railway. You will be the first point of contract for rail line controllers within the control room, Network Rail signallers, Train Drivers, on-board staff and platform staff as required. You will also be working closely with maintenance planner to ensure all maintenance requirements / routes are set in line with depot maintenance plan. We currently have a number of vacancies for permanent contracts and fixed term contracts. Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables: Undertake the role of “Maintainer Control Room Contact” as set out in the TSA Contract. Support the customer with the management of all fleets while in service Act as initial point of contact for all live operational interfaces at all Integrated Control Centres. Co-ordinating the deployment of technical riding Technicians and station-based technicians as required to support the fleets in service Monitoring trains in service to ensure the maintenance plan and associated requirements are achieved and trains are delivered to depot as planned. Management of in-service provisions and faults including advice to the customers control room staff, Network Rail signallers, Train Drivers, on-board staff and platform staff as required. Recording of faults directly into Hitachi SAP based maintenance management system Capturing in service maintenance requirements from the operational fleet. Recording, management and train re-allocation to depot with regards to damage, vandalism rectification To be familiar with ECM (Entity in Charge of Maintenance) requirements and their applicability to Hitachi Rail Limited and the responsibilities within the role Access and direct input and recording into the associated control room logs. Monitoring the fleet in service to ensure limited impact on the customer passenger operation and short / long term maintenance plans Working with the associated maintenance depots to ensure proactive materials and staff are available for fault rectification Utilisation of control room operational management systems and Hitachi`s SAP based maintenance management systems. Read and extract information from traction and rolling stock drawings and specifications as necessary Undertake competency assessment in line with the customers and Hitachi’s requirements. Develop professionally and support good working relationships with all stakeholders. Learn new skills in accordance with Hitachi’s new business demands as required. Liaise with Hitachi and external personnel as required to complete the duties of the post. Deputise for the Control Room Team Leader as required Other duties as instructed by the line manager including those relevant to the role based on localised requirements About you Essential Licences / Competences Sound knowledge of, and compliance to rules and regulations Sound knowledge of railway operations Technical understanding of traction and rolling stock Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification Qualifications Vocational engineering qualifications and experience Management training qualifications or equivalent experience Behavioural Good written and verbal communication skills Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times Good team worker and able to build relationship with other stakeholders Position holder must be able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company Capably of working in stressful environments for long periods of time Desirable Licences / Competences Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, SAP Previous experience of working in operational railway control rooms would be advantageous 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. Closing date for applications is 9th December. LI-AH1 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