Operation Team Member

at  Hitachi Rail Limited

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.
Description
Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Operation Team Member who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in London at Bounds Green Train Maintenance Centre.

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.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

In this exciting role within the Movements Team, you will be responsible for the safe control of movements of Traction and Rolling Stock as a designated person both on and off , as well as the control of movements around the depot in line with operating procedures. Other key functions of the role will require staff to, form, re-couple and uncouple vehicles/set/units, the operation of ground frame panels, pass competent in outstations and pass as a driver competent shunter.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Undertake as instructed shunting duties as issued by the Operations Team Leader in conjunction with Operating procedures ensuring that these duties are carried out in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ensure all shunting duties are carried out in line with the Rule Book, Appendix and other instructions.
• Arrive and depart of T&RS safely using approved techniques as set out within the Rule Book, Appendix and other instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring that the standard and condition of all equipment required for movement operations are maintained to a high standard and any faults or defects are reported and logged.
• Attend station and mainline callouts where required working to and within regulations and procedures as defined within the Personal Rule Book and Depot Safe Systems of Work.
• Through adherence to Depot Operating Procedures, ensure the quality of operational movements undertaken are delivered in a safe and timely manner to enable the TMC to meet all contractual requirements agreed with the customer.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ KNOWLEDGE

• Experience working within a rail environment.
• PTS able.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic Numeracy and Literacy

DESIRED SKILLS (NOT ESSENTIAL)

• Basic IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Outlook
• Experiences with Fleet Management Tools – P2, SOROS, Open Train Times
• Experience working with Traction and Rolling Stock.

• Undertake as instructed shunting duties as issued by the Operations Team Leader in conjunction with Operating procedures ensuring that these duties are carried out in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ensure all shunting duties are carried out in line with the Rule Book, Appendix and other instructions.
• Arrive and depart of T&RS safely using approved techniques as set out within the Rule Book, Appendix and other instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring that the standard and condition of all equipment required for movement operations are maintained to a high standard and any faults or defects are reported and logged.
• Attend station and mainline callouts where required working to and within regulations and procedures as defined within the Personal Rule Book and Depot Safe Systems of Work.
• Through adherence to Depot Operating Procedures, ensure the quality of operational movements undertaken are delivered in a safe and timely manner to enable the TMC to meet all contractual requirements agreed with the customer