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Hitachi in the UK

About Hitachi in the UK

We are a global investor in the UK, bringing a multitude of supply chain benefits and helping to boost local economies. The UK has been a focus country for the development of Hitachi’s global business for nearly fifty years, manufacturing since 1975.

Our UK Presence

  • 30

    We contribute to communities with over 30 operations across the UK.

  • 6,000

    We have 6,000 Hitachi employees across the UK.


We are working to connect solutions within Energy, Mobility and Digital to deliver net-zero.

Hitachi supports large UK banks to operate all their core data protection infrastructure globally, including the management of data replication. We provide over 100 specialists round the clock to monitor, manage and maintain these critical systems. 

Hitachi technology connects the world’s largest operating offshore wind farm, Dogger Bank, to the UK electricity grid.

Hitachi is conducting the first-ever trial in the UK to replace a diesel engine with a battery on an intercity train. 


Our UK Presence

Hitachi in the UK

Since the Hitachi Europe headquaters was established in 1981, the UK has been our European ‘home’.  

This business outline provides details of our activities and contributions in the UK in various areas that may surprise you.

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"With a diverse range of businesses, a global footprint, and a firm hand in shaping the future, Hitachi has a huge amount to offer to candidates"

Andrew Barr

President of Hitachi in EMEA

Hitachi in the UK

Hitachi Europe Ltd.

+441628 585000

Ditton Park, Riding Court Road, Datchet, Slough, SL3 9LL, UK