Facilities Manager

Mountcastle Cres, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Full-time
Posted Nov 15, 2026

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Skills

Blueprint Reading
Communication
Compliance
Electrical Maintenance
Forklift
HVAC
Leadership
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Negotiation
Project Management

Job description

Location:

Mountcastle Cres, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0116422

Date Posted:

2026-11-15

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail UK Limited

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule:

Full time

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

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:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to join our team at Craigentinny Train Maintenance Centre in Edinburgh .

This is more than a traditional Facilities Management role. You will take ownership of a complex operational environment, leading the local Facilities Team and working closely with specialist contractors and key stakeholders to ensure our buildings, infrastructure, critical plant and depot systems remain safe, compliant, reliable and operational .

You will have the opportunity to combine your technical expertise, leadership skills and hands-on approach in a varied role where no two days are the same. If you enjoy solving problems, improving performance and seeing the direct impact of your work, this is an opportunity to make a real difference within a safety-critical engineering environment.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the effective maintenance and management of Train Maintenance Centre assets, coordinating planned and reactive repairs and, where required, call-outs through the local Facilities Team and specialist contractors operating under agreed service levels.

Your areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to:

Civils and Buildings – Management and maintenance of internal and external building and site fabric, site cleanliness, substations and outbuildings, roller shutter doors, fire doors, roofing and cladding, guttering systems, metalwork and gantries, security fencing and gates.

Fixed Plant – Oversight of permanently installed depot plant and infrastructure, including L8 water management and legionella control, pump stations, carriage wash machines, train wash systems and CET facilities.

ICT and Security Systems – Management of facilities-related communications and security systems, including phone and communication systems, video conferencing equipment, CCTV, intruder detection, public address systems, building management systems and access control.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems – Oversight of heating, ventilation and cooling systems, low and high-voltage supply and distribution, internal, external and emergency lighting, fire detection systems, plant room services, water supply and distribution, compressed air systems, waste and foul-water systems, and site-wide earthing, bonding and lightning protection.

Specialist Equipment – Responsibility for the maintenance and management of specialist depot equipment, including wheel lathes, fuel farms, servicing spines, train washers, depot protection systems, bogie drop equipment, biohazard pit equipment, carriage lifting jacks, cranes and lifting equipment, hydraulic lifting equipment, overhead traction supply, mobile platforms, forklift trucks, automated inspection equipment, battery filling and charging equipment, automated storage systems and maintenance tooling.

Permanent Way Systems – Oversight of track, points and crossings, overhead line equipment, buffer zone switchgear, conductor panels, isolating and bonding devices, track greasers and lubricators, buffer systems, platforms and driver access, road/rail crossings, test track and internal maintenance roads.

Permanent Way Signalling/Crossover Equipment – Management of Locally Operated Points Systems (LOPS) and depot yard train signalling and control systems.

Soft Services – Management of internal and external cleaning, pest control, landscaping and trackside vegetation control, vending and coffee machines, and operational waste management.

Compliance of Assets, Systems and Services – Ensuring facilities activities meet applicable legislation, standards and requirements, including PUWER, LOLER, L8 water management, Electricity at Work and fixed-wire testing, PAT, Working at Height, LEV, F-Gas, fire safety requirements, Network Rail standards, Pressure Systems Safety Regulations and applicable trade-effluent requirements.

•Provide effective leadership and day-to-day management of the local Facilities Team, leading by example and taking a practical, hands-on approach where required.

•Manage and update the contractual Major Maintenance and Overhaul plan and support delivery of relevant contractual requirements relating to Facilities and Asset Management.

•Maintain effective daily communication with the Facilities Planner, local TMC management, contractors, Materials and Stores teams, Facilities colleagues, customers and other key stakeholders.

•Ensure facilities maintenance and repair activities are accurately recorded within SAP, providing a robust and auditable maintenance history.

•Manage the Facilities budget for the TMC and work closely with Finance to support monthly reporting and effective financial control.

•Work closely with Materials and Stores teams to effectively manage Facilities spare parts, equipment and tooling.

•Produce weekly, monthly and periodic reports in line with KPIs, contractual requirements and legal compliance obligations.

•Lead and support Facilities audits involving internal Business Assurance teams, customers and external bodies, including the ORR and BSI.

•Support the Regional Facilities Manager and Procurement/Contracts teams in developing specifications and tender documentation for specialist goods and services.

•Manage contractors carrying out Facilities maintenance, repairs and call-outs, including the appropriate review of work package plans, task briefing sheets, RAMS and risk assessments.

•Manage Train Maintenance Centre winterisation and summer preparation activities to maintain a safe and reliable working environment throughout the year.

•Support departmental compliance with applicable Integrated Management System, quality, environmental, and health and safety requirements.

•Undertake other reasonable duties as required by Line Management.

About you

You will be an experienced Facilities professional with a strong technical background and the confidence to lead people, contractors and complex maintenance activities within a safety-critical or industrial environment. You will combine hands-on facilities knowledge with strong organisational, communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

•NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds electrical or mechanical craft apprenticeship, or relevant equivalent experience/qualification.

•BIFM Facilities Management qualification, or relevant equivalent experience/qualification.

•Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Certificate in Environmental Workplace Safety and Standards, or relevant equivalent experience/qualification.

•IOSH Managing Safely certification, or relevant equivalent experience/qualification.

Behavioural

•A hands-on leader who is comfortable leading from the front and by example.

•Strong knowledge and practical application of relevant rules, regulations, policies and compliance requirements.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills.

•A professional approach with the ability to represent Hitachi Rail effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

•A collaborative team player who can build effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

•Experience managing small teams, specialist contractors and third-party suppliers.

•Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing operational requirements.

Desired Skills

•Membership of a recognised Facilities Management professional body.

•CIOB, BICSc or other relevant professional membership.

•Knowledge of L8 Legionella requirements and the responsibilities of the Responsible Person.

•Experience of Permanent Way Asset Management and Network Rail standards.

•Previous experience of building and facilities maintenance within an industrial, engineering, rail or similarly complex operational environment.

•Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC and civil engineering.

•Knowledge of relevant electrical wiring regulations.

•Experience with powered plant, such as forklift trucks and MEWPs, and the maintenance of safety-critical machinery.

•Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.

•Ability to interpret schematics and electronic circuit diagrams.

•Experience of contractor management and workforce resource planning.

•Strong leadership, contract-management and negotiation skills.

•Project management skills.

What we offer

We recognise the contribution our people make to our success. By joining Hitachi Rail, you could benefit from:

•Competitive salary

•25 days holiday

•Potential opportunity for an 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

At Hitachi Rail, your expertise will help create the safe, reliable and high-performing environment that our people and railway operations depend on.

If you are an experienced Facilities professional who enjoys taking ownership, leading from the front and tackling varied technical and operational challenges, we would love to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Lead with confidence. Make an impact with Hitachi Rail.

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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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