Lead Electrical Tester/Installer

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.

London, Greater London, United Kingdom (On-Site)

Our Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Lead Electrical Tester to join our One Field Services Team.

As a Lead Electrical Tester you will be responsible for ensuring that electrical testing and installation activities are carried out in compliance with Hitachi Rail, LUL and NR procedures as well as the relevant British Standards.

The Lead Electrical Tester shares responsibility for the development, management and delivery of the electrical testing programme, which forms part of Hitachi Rail’s preventative maintenance responsibilities under the Connect project. 

The Lead Electrical Tester will also take part in the delivery of general installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding activities on telecoms infrastructure as part of the Connect project.

This role will be based in our Waterloo office and will be a working Sunday to Thursday nights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out scheduled and periodic maintenance of all Connect assets requiring electrical testing

• Ensure all electrical testing is completed accurately, on time, and in accordance with agreed schedules

• Lead and/or support the investigation and resolution of electrical faults affecting Connect assets

• Diagnose and rectify failures arising from defective Connect electrical assets

• Work collaboratively with London Underground Limited (LUL) personnel to resolve electrical faults impacting Connect assets

• Undertake inspection, testing, and certification of new electrical installations in compliance with current regulations

• Complete Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICRs) for all Connect assets within the timeframes specified under BS 7671

• Review and validate Minor Works Certificates, Electrical Installation Certificates, and Electrical Installation Condition Reports prepared by Hitachi electricians to ensure full regulatory compliance

• Verify that all electrical certification documentation is completed accurately and to the required standard

• Conduct annual office and site assessments alongside NICEIC inspectors to support the retention of Hitachi’s NICEIC accreditation

• Ensure all electrical test equipment is properly maintained and remains within calibration at all times

Technical Skills and Experience

• Proficient in using computer tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite and database systems

• Must be physically fit to work within a track environment and satisfy all applicable railway medical standards

• The role holder is expected to be technically proficient and adaptable in a dynamic environment

Human Skills

• Highly organised

• Effective prioritisation

• Excellent problem solver

• Ability to work under pressure with good time management skills.

• Proven ability to manage, motivate, and develop teams effectively

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to organise and manage personal workload while meeting competing demands

Qualifications

• FOR’s

• PASMA certified

• PTS

• DAMPS & Sentinel

• Site Person in Charge

• QAF

• Lift and Escalator

• Driver’s license

• Apprenticeship in Electrical Installation

• City & Guilds 2365 Level 2/3 Diploma in Electrical Installations

• City & Guilds 2357 level 3 or equivalent

• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent – Inspection & Testing Qualification

• 18th IET Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

• First Aid Training

• CSCS Card  - Construction Skills Certification Scheme

What We Can Offer

We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.

Flexibility

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

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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