Hitachi Rail

Materials Operative

Company
Location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/4/2025
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Description
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.

Description

Materials Operative

Craigentinny

£32,000 per annum + 12.5% shift allowance

Days and nights

The Materials Operative role at Hitachi Rail is critical in supporting logistics operations including goods receipt, inventory accuracy, stock control, warranty returns, and calibration management. These responsibilities are essential for maintaining workflow and ensuring the delivery of high-quality service to internal and external stakeholders.


  • Assist the Materials team with the control of goods inwards, delivery booking, goods receiving and any stock discrepancies.
  • Prepare warranty parcels and arrange collection with courier.
  • Maintain the safe and efficient storage of material and ensure a good level of housekeeping. Carry out inventory checks on a regular basis to ensure correct stock levels, including perpetual checks as required.
  • Input the materials data into the company’s system to maintain material stock levels and delivery information.
  • Maintain the material returns as required, items quarantined or returned to stock as dictated by business needs.
  • Assist, when required, with the purchasing of materials, spares, equipment, tools and associated services ensuring on time delivery.
  • Carry out the role in a safe and responsible manner using forklift, crane or other company equipment.
  • Assist with the management of the calibration process and ensure all tools have been calibrated to the correct standard.


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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Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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