Heavy Maintenance Fitter

Arriva Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,016 - 44,020; Full time

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare is seeking a Heavy Maintenance Fitter to join the Bristol depot. You will install and overhaul rail vehicles, fit floors, panels, seating and interiors, and handle electrical tasks per procedures.

The role requires a Level 3 Engineering qualification and a good understanding of rail-vehicle maintenance, with the ability to read engineering drawings. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:30, with a salary of £40,018.66 per annum.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Engineering qualification required.
• Experience in rail-vehicle maintenance desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to laid-down standards and procedures.
• Carry out work allocated by the Service Delivery Leader to recognised standards.
• Operate rail vehicles, within depot operating limits, in accordance with relevant operating procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures and documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI and local work instructions.
• Ensure worksheets are signed off on completion of work.
• Use correct PPE with standards and local instructions.

Skills

Engineering

Rail maintenance

Electrical engineering

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Job description

Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Heavy Maintenance Fitter!

Organisation: Arriva TrainCare (ATC)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 07:00 – 15:30pm

Salary: £40,018.66 per annum

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.

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

The Role

We have some exciting new opportunities to join our Heavy Maintenance team within the Bristol depot to support upcoming projects. Work in this role will vary depending on available projects; general tasks include fitting floors, paneling, seating, tables, windows and doors within the interior of the rolling stock. Electrical tasks may involve the installation and replacement of traction and rolling‑stock components and carrying out modifications in accordance with specified procedures, including the installation and termination of vehicle control wiring harnesses.

What You’ll Do

• Carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to laid‑down standards and procedures
• Carry out work allocated by the Service Delivery Leader to recognised standards
• Operate rail vehicles, within depot operating limits, in accordance with relevant operating procedures
• Ensure that safety procedures and documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI and local work instructions
• Ensure worksheets are signed off on completion of work
• Use correct PPE with standards and local instructions

What You Bring

Full job description available on request.

• Qualifications – minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Engineering
• Experience – previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail‑vehicle maintenance activities is desirable
• 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? 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 while the advert is open and will close once a successful candidate has been identified.

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