Learning & Development Specialist

Derby, England, United Kingdom

1/21/2025

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.

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Your new role

Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Learning and Development Specialist to support the training for the differing fleets maintained at the TMC’s and any outstation connected to the maintenance contracts using HRE or 3rd Party staff

The position is based in (HRE) Etches Park Depot Derby, with travel to other sites as required

Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:

• Develop and Deliver Technical, Operational and any required Safety Related training to meet the business needs including the use of SAP for differing user groups within the TMC’s
• Assist the L&D Manager in preparing for internal and external audits
• Ensure training records are accurate and processed in a timely manner
• Follow business processes & procedures safely
• Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
• Take part in activities to maintain your individual competence
• Carry out formal assessments to determine the competence of safety critical staff
• Work with other specialists to develop training material to meet identified specifications
• Carry out evaluations to continuously improve training documentation and delivery
• Be aware of and actively promote and implement Hitachi’s ethos, culture and values.
• Adhere to the Hitachi Rail Europe (HRE) Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Comply with and implement HRE’s Health and Safety policy.
• Be involved in HRE’s staff development & training and participate in the Personal Development Process (PDP)
  
  
  

About You

• A desire to assist and develop others and a passion for training
• Served an apprenticeship in either electrical or mechanical discipline or
• Level 3 qualification in either electrical or mechanical discipline
• Commitment to working as part of a team
• Experience in providing guidance and support to others
• Familiar with use and application of SAP software and business management tools
• Practical experience of carrying out maintenance and fault-finding activities
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings
• Experience of communicating information and knowledge effectively both verbally and in writing
• Literate in Microsoft Office software to create and format documents including use of Email
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements of a working environment
• Experience of and commitment to the effective implementation of equal opportunities and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies
  
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Recognised qualifications in training and assessing to either company or national standards
• Experience of identifying individual and collective learning and development needs
• Experienced in writing training course guides and learner material to cater for different learning styles and identified needs
• High level of experience in use and application of SAP software and business management tools
• Vocational experience of T&RS maintenance and fault finding especially of modern T&RS fleets
• Experience of delivering basic maintenance / engineering skills technical training
• Practical experience in designing tests & assessments to ensure learning objectives have been met
• Practical experience of attending quality and standardisation meetings
• Practical experience of ensuring health & safety requirements are met in your area of responsibility
• Sound understanding of Non-Technical Skills (NTS) and how they are used within safety critical tasks
  
  
  

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.

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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