Shift Fitter

arriva; North Shields; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Healthcare cover

Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Arriva Village retailer discount

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare at Tyne Yard is seeking a maintenance technician to overhaul and service rail vehicles, reporting to the Light Maintenance Team Leader. The role operates on a 4 on/4 off night shift (19:00–05:30), averaging 35 hours per week, with a permanent contract.

You will ensure safety, quality and reliability in line with standards, maintaining worksheets and contributing to depot performance. NVQ Level 3 in Engineering is required and depot drawing interpretation is needed.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is required.
• Experience in rail vehicle maintenance is essential.
• Good understanding of rail depot operations and interpreting engineering drawings.

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 procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures and documentation are adhered to in line with VMI and local instructions.
• Ensure worksheets are signed off correctly and promptly on completion of work.
• Comply with Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions.
• Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings and implement resulting actions.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance experience

Reading engineering drawings

Safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

Rail depot operations

Job description

Organisation - Arriva TrainCare (ATC)

Location - Tyne Yard

Contract - Permanent

Hours - 35 hours p/w, 4 on 4 off working Nights.

Salary - £42,613.42 per annum

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 Arriva, and 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

Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus standard UK bank holidays), pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

The Role:

Working in our Tyne Yard depot and reporting into the Light Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles in line with laid down standards and procedures, supporting continuous improvement in quality, safety and reliability.

This role operates on a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, working 19:00 - 05:30, averaging 35 hours per week.

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.

What You Bring:

• 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.

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