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Railway Installation Technician

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 3 months ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Hitachi Rail

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Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum qualification: Vocational training.

  • Demonstrable experience in the installation and adjustment of railway signaling equipment.

  • Availability to travel.

On our part, we offer you...

Nice to have

  • English knowledge is desirable.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Vacation periods of approximately 35 working days.

  • Be Easy, which includes services for your care and that of your environment.

  • Pension plan.

  • Flexible compensation plan.

  • Economic supplements associated with the activity and additional to the annual gross fixed salary.

  • Annual Training Plan adapted to your job position in skills, languages, technical competencies...

The role

The installer role is part of the Installations department within the Bids & Projects division, and actively participates in the deployment of solutions in the field.

As part of a work team under the responsibility of a Site Manager and the coordination of a supervisor, you will primarily perform the following functions:

What you'll do

  • Responsible for ensuring quality, health and safety, and environment for the tasks assigned by the Site Manager / Supervisor.

  • Early detection and reporting of any unplanned activity or activity deviating from standards or best practices in terms of quality, health and safety, and environment.

  • Daily monitoring and reporting of activities performed on-site to the Supervisor, progress control, and production measurement.

  • Responsible for ensuring the adequacy of materials on-site prior to installation and for the completion of inspection points by the Subcontractor.

  • Performing sampling of inspection points.

  • Collection of information for the dynamic updating of civil works and building designs based on changes arising during on-site execution.

  • Performing assembly and connection of signaling elements.

  • Adjustment of signaling elements (track circuits, signals, axle counters).

  • Support to engineering during the testing phase.

How you'll work

Full time

No

Location

Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Date Posted

2026-07-07

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

About Hitachi Rail

Hitachi Rail is a global leader in the railway industry, providing comprehensive solutions for urban, mainline, and freight rail markets. The company designs and manufactures rolling stock, including high-speed trains, metros, and trams, and offers signaling systems, digital asset management, and maintenance services. With a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability, Hitachi Rail partners with transportation companies worldwide to deliver efficient and eco-friendly mobility solutions.

Industry
Rail Transportation
Founded
2015
Employees
10,000–20,000
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Hitachi Rail has a significant presence in Spain, with offices and projects in cities like Madrid and Barcelona.
  • The company offers roles in engineering, project management, and maintenance, which may require Spanish language skills for local projects.
  • Hitachi Rail is part of the larger Hitachi Group, providing opportunities for career growth and international mobility.
  • The company emphasizes sustainability and digital innovation, offering a dynamic work environment for professionals in the rail sector.

In their own words

About the company & team

Hitachi Rail GTS Spain S.A.U.

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.

Additional information

  • An organization that considers diversity and inclusion two strategic pillars: we work for gender equality, we want all generations to coexist and learn from each other; we enrich ourselves with all cultures and nationalities, we believe that all abilities are useful and necessary, and we create a safe environment for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation.

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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