Job Description

Location:

London, London, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0108747

Date Posted:

2026-05-11

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Wheel Lathe Technician to join our team at the North Pole Train Maintenance Centre in London.

Salary: £43,375
15% Shift allowance
£6000 Location allowance
Permanent Contract

Accountabilities

In this exciting role you will operate and maintain the wheel lathe and carry out associated activities that support the operations of the wheel lathe. This is a permanent role working on a rotating shift basis.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Maintain the condition of the work site, materials and equipment.
• Support health and safety practices in the workplace.
• Prepare for and undertake planned maintenance on the wheel lathe & ancillary equipment.
• Carryout wheel turning for Hitachi and third party rolling stock.
• Post operation checks and adjustments.
• Confirm that traction and rolling stock assets comply with operational specifications.
• Provide operational support to fleet staff if lathe duties permit.
• 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.

About you

Required Skills/ Knowledge

• Experience in Milling, Turning, CNC, or similar experience.
• Sound knowledge of, and adherence to, rules and regulations
• Good written and verbal communication skills

Education/Qualifications

• M & E ONC or served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
• Engineering based NVQ level 3 or 2

Behavioral

• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.
• Strong team player
• Able to represent Hitachi Rail professionally at all times

Desired Skills (not essential)

• Intermediate IT skills (e.g. Word, Excel)
• Milling/Turning/CNC or similar experience.
• Network Rail Sentinel PTS
• Depot driving and shunting.
• Wheel Lathe operations and maintenance experience

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
• 25 days holiday
• Potential opportunity for annual performance related bonus
• 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.

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