Night Shift Rail Fitter – 4 on/4 off, Tyne Yard

arriva; North Shields; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Healthcare cover

Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Arriva Village retailer discount

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare at Tyne Yard is seeking a maintenance technician to overhaul and service rail vehicles, reporting to the Light Maintenance Team Leader. The role operates on a 4 on/4 off night shift (19:00–05:30), averaging 35 hours per week, with a permanent contract.

You will ensure safety, quality and reliability in line with standards, maintaining worksheets and contributing to depot performance. NVQ Level 3 in Engineering is required and depot drawing interpretation is needed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is required.
• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance is essential.
• Good understanding of rail depot operations and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader 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 documentation are adhered to in line with VMI and local instructions.
• Ensure worksheets are signed off correctly and promptly on completion of work.
• Comply with Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions.
• Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings and implement resulting actions.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance experience

Reading engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

Rail depot operations

Job description

Arriva TrainCare at Tyne Yard is seeking a maintenance technician to overhaul and service rail vehicles, reporting to the Light Maintenance Team Leader. The role operates on a 4 on/4 off night shift (19:00–05:30), averaging 35 hours per week, with a permanent contract.

You will ensure safety, quality and reliability in line with standards, maintaining worksheets and contributing to depot performance. NVQ Level 3 in Engineering is required and depot drawing interpretation is needed.