Rolling Stock Modifications Lead – Depot Safety & Quality

Arriva TrainCare; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life and healthcare cover

Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Retailer discount platform

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare in Crewe seeks a Rolling Stock Modifications Team Leader to guide a team of fitters through modification and refurbishment projects. You will drive safety, quality and delivery, ensuring procedures and customer standards are met, while leading day-to-day engineering activities at the Crewe Depot.

The role requires rail engineering expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with customers and stakeholders to meet deadlines and maintain high performance.

Qualifications

• BTEC Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (essential) preferably Rail Traction & Rolling Stock.
• Experience managing or supervising engineering teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of rail vehicle maintenance and depot operations.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with Class 15X DMUs and related systems.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of fitters to deliver contracted work safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with VMIs, VOIs and company work instructions.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and production performance.
• Liaise with customers and internal stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Coach, mentor and develop team members to maximise performance.

Skills

Leadership

Rail engineering

Safety culture

Team coaching

Stakeholder communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 Eng

Job description

Arriva TrainCare in Crewe seeks a Rolling Stock Modifications Team Leader to guide a team of fitters through modification and refurbishment projects. You will drive safety, quality and delivery, ensuring procedures and customer standards are met, while leading day-to-day engineering activities at the Crewe Depot.

The role requires rail engineering expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with customers and stakeholders to meet deadlines and maintain high performance.