Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Location:

Mountcastle Cres, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0134080

Date Posted:

2026-06-25

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

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:

Your new role

Location- Craigentinny, Edinburgh

Duration – 4 years FTC

Salary: £28,000

Application Closing date: 10th July 26

Planned Assessment centre: w/c 20th July 26

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for an Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprentice.  As a Train maintenance Apprentice, you will develop your skills to be able to perform a variety of maintenance tasks whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

Key role and responsibilities:

• The responsibilities of the post will vary in accordance with the section within which you will be working. Following a comprehensive training programme you will:

• Support maintenance specialists and team members in task specific jobs.

• Be expected to use the appropriate tools safely and complete jobs to the required quality standard

• Be able to operate on your own initiative as well as be an effective team player

• Follow standard operating procedures to help maintain the next generation of rolling stock

• Carry out additional tasks in support of your teams objectives

Key Accountabilities:

• Participate in the formal apprenticeship scheme to obtain a Level 3 qualification

• Attend college and complete course work on time and to a high standard

• Attend and fully participate in regular training, career and development reviews with line management, college staff, and other interested parties

• To be aware of and actively promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values

• To adhere to the Hitachi Rail Europe’s Equal Opportunities policy

• To comply with and implement Hitachi Rail Europe’s Health and Safety policy

• To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within capabilities as may be required

About you

It is our expectation that successful applicants should be able to demonstrate all of the experience and skills listed below:

Essential Requirements

• Enthusiasm for working in an maintenance environment

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook and PowerPoint)

• Able to work in a professional and confidential manner

• The ability to work as part of a team, attend team meetings and eventually contribute to appropriate discussions

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Excellent time management

• Highly motivated and self-driven individual with a desire to progress a career within a manufacturing environment

• An understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment

• Self motivated with a flexible approach.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths

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.

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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.

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