Technical Riding Inspector

Location: London St. Pancras + Some travel Required

12+ Month Initial Contract

Pay: 37.11 /hour PAYE

49.87 /hour Umbrella

Hours: 8 Hours /day

40 Hours / Week

+ Opportunity for overtime, Paid at 1.25%

This role falls inside IR35 - payment via PAYE or Umbrella Company

Function of Role

Undertaking rapid fault finding and diagnosis of any type of fault affecting the service, operational capability or safety of a Set and the correction and/or isolation of any components found to be faulty to enable a return of any such Set to service where practicable

Key Responsibilities

Undertake fault finding and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets while in passenger service and at

outstations / depots as required.

The post will also support the Maintenance Control team in working with the customer to get their desk(s) set up in the Rail Maintenance Control Centre and cover when necessary.
Advise the customers operational staff where required in order to minimise operational delays to the

passenger service.

Travel on the associated network as directed by the Hitachi Control Room Team in order to meet

trains in traffic

Carry a 4G tablet, diagnostic laptop and hand tools as required to undertake and record all work.
Liaise with Network Rail staff and stakeholders as required.
Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications by the use of

engineering processes and techniques

Keep SAP record system up to date with clear and concise information of work carried out.
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
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
Attend and provide technical support with failures in service when on duty
Adhere to health, safety, environmental & quality practices in the workplace
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

Job Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential Licences / Competences

Network Rail Sentinel PTS
Stock-Specific maintenance and fault diagnosis

Qualifications

Mechanical & Electrical HNC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
Engineering based NVQ level 3

Behavioural

Must be able to work as an individual or in a team and make decision under pressure.
Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations
Good written and verbal communication skills
Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
24hr shift work

Desirable Licences / Competences

Intermediate IT skills - typically Word, Excel
Driving Licence

Requirements

Live within commuting distance (1 hour) of London St. Pancras
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:

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Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.