Night Shift Rail Fitter - 4on/4off at Tyne Yard

London and North Western Railway Company Limited; North Shields; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension

Life & health cover

Travel Pass

Cycle to Work

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare is recruiting for a Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician at Tyne Yard. You will carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles in line with standards, supporting quality, safety and reliability, on a 4 on / 4 off night shift from 19:00 to 05:30, averaging 35 hours per week.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), experience with rail traction and rolling stock, and a good understanding of depot operations and engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Qualifications – A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), ideally with experience of rail traction and rolling stock.
• Experience – Previous involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Knowledge – A good understanding of depot operations with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Engineering – A sound understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.

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 all relevant operating procedures.
• Ensure that safety procedures and documentation are adhered to in accordance with VMI and local instructions.
• Ensure that worksheets are signed off correctly and promptly on completion of work.
• Ensure that appropriate Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions are always followed.
• Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings, ensuring any actions raised are completed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and a consistent standard of cleanliness throughout the depot.
• Use all PPE in accordance with standards and local instructions.
• Assist the Team Leader as required to ensure rolling stock availability and reliability targets are met.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Depot operations

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Arriva TrainCare is recruiting for a Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician at Tyne Yard. You will carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles in line with standards, supporting quality, safety and reliability, on a 4 on / 4 off night shift from 19:00 to 05:30, averaging 35 hours per week.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), experience with rail traction and rolling stock, and a good understanding of depot operations and engineering drawings.