Fitter

Arriva TrainCare; Crewe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Life assurance and healthcare

Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare is seeking a maintenance professional to join our Crewe depot team. You will perform maintenance on rail vehicles to defined procedures, operating within depot limits and following safety guidelines.

You will work under the Team Leader/Heavy Maintenance Manager with focus on quality, reliability and timely delivery. The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and hands-on experience with rail vehicle maintenance, plus the ability to read

Qualifications

• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Good understanding of depot operations and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Commitment to following safety and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance tasks as allocated within timescales and standards.
• Operate rail vehicles as required within depot limits and procedures.
• Ensure safety, quality and environmental procedures are followed.
• Sign off work sheets on completion and update relevant documents.
• Attend briefings and participate in safety and quality activities.
• Assist as directed to ensure rolling stock availability and reliability.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance

Depot operations

Engineering drawings interpretation

Safety procedures

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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 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:

Working in our Crewe depot and reporting into the team leader, you will be responsible for providing maintenance of 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 Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager to ensure Rolling Stock availability / reliability targets are met.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

What We Offer

• 26 days annual leave (inclusive of UK bank holidays)
• Life assurance and healthcare cover
• Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass
• Cycle to Work scheme

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 engineering Ready to start your next journey?

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