Fitter

Arriva TrainCare; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension

Life and healthcare cover

Travel Pass

Cycle to Work

Village retailer discount scheme

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare is seeking a Fitter/Electrician for its Crewe depot to maintain rail vehicles to established procedures. You will work under the Heavy Maintenance Team Leader, performing preventive and corrective tasks while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience in rail vehicle maintenance, with a strong emphasis on depot operations and engineering drawing interpretation.

Qualifications

• Experience with rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader within set timescales and to recognised standards.
• Operate rail vehicles as required within depot limits and procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures and documents are adhered to.
• Ensure worksheets are signed off on completion of work.
• Adhere to Quality and Environmental procedures and instructions.
• Attend technical, quality, safety, and general briefings.
• Undertake Safety Critical Work Regulations assessments under guidance.
• Assist as directed by the Team Leader to meet rolling stock availability targets.
• Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness in the depot.

Skills

Rail maintenance understanding

Depot operations knowledge

Engineering concepts (MECH/EE)

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

## FitterApply: Crewe: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR032858Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Fitter / ElectricianOrganisation - Arriva TrainCare (ATC)Location - CreweContract - PermanentSalary - £41,699.44**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 differenceBenefits 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:**Working in our Crewe depot and reporting into the Heavy Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible maintaining rail vehicles to the laid down procedures.**Responsibilities:**• Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager 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 / Heavy Maintenance Manager.• Maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness throughout depot at all times.• Use of all PPE in accordance with Standards and Local Instructions.• Assist as directed by the Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager to ensure Rolling Stock availability / reliability targets are met.• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.**What You Bring:**• Qualifications – **must** have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in **Electrical** or **Mechanical Engineering**• Experience – involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities• Knowledge – good understanding of depot operations with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.• Engineering – strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineeringIf 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.At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success...