Shift Fitter

Arriva Rail London Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Healthcare cover

Arriva Travel Pass

Cycle to Work

Retailer discounts

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare in Crewe is seeking a Shift Fitter to join the Light Maintenance team at our Crewe depot. You will carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to agreed standards and play a key role in improving quality, working 37 hours per week on a 4 on 4 off rota.

The role offers a permanent contract with benefits including a pension, life and Healthcare cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work and retailer discounts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 required or equivalent
• Experience with rail traction and rolling stock preferred
• 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

Interpreting drawings

Depot operations

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.