Shift Fitter

arriva; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Healthcare cover

Arriva Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Arriva Village retailer discount

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare in Crewe is seeking a Shift Fitter to join the Light Maintenance team. You will carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to set standards and participate in continuous improvement.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week on a 4 on 4 off rotating shift (19:00-06:00). Salary is £42,810.53 per year plus benefits including pension, life and healthcare cover, travel pass and discounts.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3, ideally with experience of working with rail traction and rolling stock.
• Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Understanding of Depot Operations.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work as allocated by the Service Delivery Leader within set timescales and to the 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 documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI & local instruction.
• Ensure that work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly on completion of work.
• Ensure that the appropriate Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions are adhered to.
• Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings ensuring that the necessary action is taken on items raised.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance

Interpret engineering drawings

Depot operations understanding

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Arriva Traincare have an exciting opportunity for a Fitter to join the Light Maintenance team based in our Crewe depot. Reporting to the Team Leader you will efficiently carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures and play an active part in continuously improving product quality.

A fantastic permanent contract opportunity with great additional benefits including a salary of £42,.810.53 per annum along with 26 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays), pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

This is a permanent contract, working an average of 37 hours per week, 19:00-06:00 on a 4 on 4 off rota.

What will I be doing as a Shift Fitter?

• Carry out work as allocated by the Service Delivery Leader within set timescales and to the 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 documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI & local instruction
• Ensure that work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly on completion of work
• Ensure that the appropriate Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions are adhered to
• Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings ensuring that the necessary action is taken on items raised

What will I need to be considered for this Shift Fitter role?

• Minimum NVQ Level 3, ideally with experience of working with rail traction and rolling stock
• Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities
• Understanding of Depot Operations
• Able to interpret engineering drawings

More about us:

At Arriva TrainCare we provide high quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations - Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough. Arriva TrainCare is part of the Arriva Group, you'll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart;

• We care passionately
• We do the right thing
• We make the difference
• We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

Due to the energising nature of our vacancies, application close dates, when stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisting of applications and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

If you have applied and been rejected for this role in the last 6 months or applied and been rejected for a role with a similar skill set, we will not re-evaluate you for this position. After 6 months, we will treat your application as a new one. All benefits information is subject to change and the terms of the individual arrangements.