Night Depot Technician — Fuel, Trains & Safety

arriva; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva in Scarborough is seeking a hands-on Service Assistant to join the Light Maintenance team at Scarborough Depot. You will help complete overnight servicing including train presentation and fuel point operations, ensuring the customer fleet is serviced, safe, and ready for service every day.

The role requires a safety-first mindset, ability to work nights, and strong teamwork with maintenance and depot staff.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental standards.
• Strong teamworking and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow set routines.
• Positive, professional, safety‑first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate the fuel point and CET plant safely and efficiently.
• Conduct nightly train presentation of the customer units.
• Service trains overnight, including fuelling traction units, filling water tanks, replenishing oils and coolants, sanding systems and screenwash, and supporting other on-train system top-ups.
• Ensure efficient flow of vehicles through the depot.
• Carry out basic maintenance activities to documented instructions (VMI).
• Complete all required paperwork accurately.
• Support Technical teams.
• Maintain housekeeping standards across the fuel point and depot.
• Always work safely and follow PPE requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health & safety

Independent work

IT literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Engineering

Job description

Arriva in Scarborough is seeking a hands-on Service Assistant to join the Light Maintenance team at Scarborough Depot. You will help complete overnight servicing including train presentation and fuel point operations, ensuring the customer fleet is serviced, safe, and ready for service every day.

The role requires a safety-first mindset, ability to work nights, and strong teamwork with maintenance and depot staff.