Rolling Stock Fitter: Modifications & Maintenance

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance and healthcare

Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Arriva Village discounts

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare is seeking a Rolling Stock Maintenance Fitter at Crewe Depot on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will contribute to maintenance and modification work on customer rolling stock, ensuring safety, reliability and service readiness.

You will work within the Delap/Mods Team, following VMIs and engineering standards to meet deadlines. Ideal candidates have rail vehicle maintenance experience, the ability to interpret drawings, and knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance and engineering.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work allocated by the Team Leader to agreed standards and deadlines.
• Work as part of a team servicing and modifying customer vehicles in accordance with VMIs.
• Diagnose faults and carry out corrective actions.
• Ensure all safety procedures, documentation and local instructions are followed at all times.
• Complete worksheets accurately and promptly following task completion.
• Adhere to quality, environmental and company procedures.
• Support rolling stock availability and reliability targets through high-quality workmanship.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and wear PPE.
• Contribute to safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Rail maintenance

Electrical basics

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3

Job description

Arriva TrainCare is seeking a Rolling Stock Maintenance Fitter at Crewe Depot on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will contribute to maintenance and modification work on customer rolling stock, ensuring safety, reliability and service readiness.

You will work within the Delap/Mods Team, following VMIs and engineering standards to meet deadlines. Ideal candidates have rail vehicle maintenance experience, the ability to interpret drawings, and knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.