Fitter/Electrician

London and North Western Railway Company Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

Pension

Life assurance & healthcare

Travel Pass

Cycle to Work

Village discount scheme

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare (ATC) Crewe depot is seeking a skilled maintenance professional to provide rail vehicle maintenance following laid down procedures. You will work under the Team Leader/Heavy Maintenance Manager within set timescales and safety standards.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and experience in rail vehicle maintenance, with a good grasp of engineering drawings and depot operations. A strong, safety-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Good understanding of depot operations and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader/Heavy Maintenance Manager within set timescales and to recognised standards.
• Operate (drive) rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits and in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures and documents are adhered to.
• Ensure work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly on completion of work.
• Adhere to Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions.
• Attend safety, quality and technical briefings and take necessary actions.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance

Depot operations

Engineering drawings

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Organisation - Arriva TrainCare (ATC) Location - Crewe Contract - Permanent Salary - £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;

Core Behaviours

• We care passionately
• We do the right thing
• We make the difference

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave inclusive of standard UK bank holidays
• pension
• life and healthcare cover
• Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 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 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

What We Offer

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

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... Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.