Shift Fitter

Arriva Group; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Healthcare

Travel pass

Cycle to work

Discounts

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare, Tyne Yard, is seeking a Depot Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles in line with standards, supporting quality, safety and reliability.

The role operates on a 4 on/4 off night shift (19:00 - 05:30), 35 hours per week, with benefits including 25 days annual leave, pension, life and healthcare cover, and travel passes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) is required.
• Experience with rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of depot operations and ability to read 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 all relevant operating procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures and documentation are adhered to in accordance with VMI and local instructions.
• Ensure worksheets are signed off correctly and promptly on completion of work.
• Ensure Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions are followed.
• Attend briefings and implement actions, maintain depot cleanliness and PPE usage.
• Assist the Team Leader to ensure rolling stock availability and reliability targets are met.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance

Depot operations understanding

Interpreting engineering drawings

Mechanical and electrical principles

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)

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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