Lead Support Engineer
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Salary
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£46,800
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2122 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 43% sure that is the right code. Hitachi Europe Ltd is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2122 (Mechanical engineers) · 43% match
- Likely 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 32% match
- Possible 5231 (Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians) · 8% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2122 Mechanical engineers Most likely code | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Location:
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, United KingdomJob ID:
R0145305Date Posted:
2026-10-15Company Name:
Hitachi Rail UK LimitedProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoAbout 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
In this role you will be responsible for providing technical leadership for fleet safety, reliability and performance. You will also be leading the local Support Engineering team, coordinate engineering activities, drive investigations and continuous improvement programmes, and deputise for the Engineering Manager when required
What you’ll be doing
- Lead, manage and develop the Shift Support Engineers at the TMC.
- Co-ordinate with Lead Support Engineers at other TMCs to balance shift engineering resource requirements and workload allocation.
- Represent Hitachi at Periodic Customer Meetings
- Act as an Engineering lead and focal point for TMC related engineering activity and support requirements.
- Lead technical investigations into fleet performance reliability and safety issues, driving root cause analysis, containment actions and permanent corrective actions.
- Analyse the output of remote condition monitoring systems to identify performance risks to the fleet.
- Ensure SoWs are in place and prioritised accordingly for safety, reliability and performance affecting defects.
- Ensure accurate and consistent root cause data is captured for KPI, availability and penalties.
- Participate in engineering on-call roster and incident response.
About you
- HND/HNC, degree or equivalent engineering qualification.
- Significant rolling stock or complex asset engineering experience (desirable)
- Experience in rolling stock safety management, reliability improvement and technical investigation (desirable)
- Experience leading technical teams.
- Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
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
We also offer additional perks for you to choose from within a flexible plan that will meet your specific needs and lifestyle.
Closing date for applications is 1st November 2026.
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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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Where this offer sits in the market
Mechanical engineers (SOC 2122) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~66k in sample- Middle half £38,896–59,800
- Median £48,516
- Going rate £46,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–42,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hitachi Europe Ltd holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2122 going rate of £46,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.