Production Scheduler
Added 11 Sept · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3116 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Hitachi Rail is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 4131 (Records clerks and assistants, Title 'Production Scheduler' matches index entry, but description shows planning work), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Hitachi Rail what the duties actually are.
About the role
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.
Job Description:
Your New Role
Working on a shift basis based (days & afters) at the TMC you will be responsible for liaising with Fleet Planning to develop and deliver the operational maintenance schedule with the necessary information to allow the effective and efficient execution of rolling stock maintenance in accordance with contractual requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
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
Working on a shift basis based (days & afters) at the TMC you will be responsible for liaising with Fleet Planning to develop and deliver the operational maintenance schedule with the necessary information to allow the effective and efficient execution of rolling stock maintenance in accordance with contractual requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Focus on the local daily and weekly maintenance plan for the Train Maintenance centre (TMC) in order to develop and continually refine the maintenance schedule for the IEP/WOE Class 800/2 fleets.
- Review, prioritise and schedule maintenance tasks with the Team Leaders & Fleet Planning in accordance with maintenance plan priorities.
- Identify any restrictions & resource capacity that could affect the delivery of the maintenance plan. Work with the local management and Fleet Planning to reduce the effect of the restriction.
- Review SAP notification, ensuring material demands are in place, & coordinate with Material colleges to ensure correct stock of material.
- Identify, coordinate and leverage resources to enable the maintenance schedule including the technical information and any material required.
- Coordinate the work of contractors and external repair agencies into the maintenance schedule.
- Monitor the backlog of defects in order to reduce the amount of reactive maintenance and improve reliability.
- Be reactive to incidents, disruptions and emergencies on the operational railway and amend the maintenance schedule accordingly; record decisions to drive improvement.
About you
Licences / Competences
- Previous experience of scheduling maintenance and production.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think quickly.
- Experience of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) – SAP, Maximo or Equinox.
- Vocational qualifications and experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
Licences / Competences
- Intermediate IT skills – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Previous experience of rolling stock maintenance.
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
- Group Income protection
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications is 27th September 2026.
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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This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Hitachi Rail, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3116 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~54k in sampleP25 £30kP75 £42k
£26kmedian £35kgoing rate £42k
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Hitachi Rail 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 3116 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.