Arriva

Shift Fitter

Eastleigh Depot Full time

Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Shift Fitter at Eastleigh!

Organisation - Arriva TrainCare (ATC)

Contract – Permanent

Working Hours – Average of 39 hours per week, working on a 4 on 4 off both day and night shift basis.

Location – Eastleigh

About Us:

At Arriva TrainCare we provide high quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough.

Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, you’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart;

  • We care passionately

  • We do the right thing

  • We make the difference

Benefits include 26 days annual leave inclusive of standard UK bank holidays, pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

The Role:

Within this role you will be responsible to carry out maintenance of rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures.

What You’ll Do:

  • Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader within set timescales and to the recognised standards

  • Operate (drive) rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits, and in accordance with all relevant operating procedures

  • Ensure that safety procedures and documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI & local instruction

  • Ensure that work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly on completion of work

  • Ensure that the appropriate Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions are adhered to

  • Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings ensuring that the necessary action is taken on items raised

  • Undertake Safety Critical Work Regulations assessments under the guidance of the Team Leader, taking remedial action where necessary          

  • Carry out any duties within level of competence, as requested by the Team Leader

  • Maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness throughout depot at all times

           

Assist as directed by Team Leader to ensure rolling stock availability / reliability targets are met

Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Full job description is available on request.

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 certificate or equivalent in Engineering is essential

Experience

  • Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities

  • Understanding of Depot Operations

  • Able to interpret engineering drawings

  • Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering

  • Understanding of applicable health, safety and environmental standards and requirements

Ready to start your next journey?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva TrainCare, we want to hear from you!

Let’s build the future together!

Due to the energising nature of our vacancies, application close dates, when stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting and interviewing will take place whilst the advert is open and will close once a successful candidate has been identified.

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