Join the ranks of Hitachi Rail in Newton Aycliffe and move beyond routine maintenance. We are seeking analytically-minded Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to lead the validation and complex diagnostics of the UK's most advanced rolling stock.

This is a high-impact role for technicians who thrive on solving "unsolvable" faults and ensuring world-class safety standards.

The Rewards

• Competitive Pay (PAYE): £21.31 (Days) | £25.57 (Backshift)

• Competitive Pay (Umbrella): £28.91 (Days) | £34.69 (Backshift)

• The Schedule: Mon-Fri rotational shifts (07:00-15:00 / 14:30-22:30).

• The Impact: Immediate start on long-term, ongoing projects at a flagship facility.

The Mission

• Advanced Diagnostics: Execute complex fault-finding using specialised tools and intricate engineering schematics.

• Systems Validation: Lead the testing of high-spec fleet trains to ensure peak performance.

• Collaborative Engineering: Partner with Lead Technicians to investigate systemic failures and provide technical feedback that shapes future reliability.

What You Bring

• Technical Foundation: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Minimum).

• Diagnostic Prowess: Proven experience in fault-finding or validation within high-stakes environments (Aviation, Automotive, or Renewables experience is highly valued if not from Rail).

• Blueprints: Expert-level ability to interpret complex mechanical and electrical drawings.