Shift Fitter

Arriva Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Healthcare

Travel pass

Cycle to work

Discount scheme

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare Bristol depot is seeking a maintenance technician to carry out overhaul and routine maintenance of rail vehicles in line with established standards and procedures. You will report to the Light Maintenance Team Leader and contribute to safety, quality and reliability improvements.

The role operates on a 4 on/4 off night shift (19:00–06:00), averaging 35 hours per week, with benefits including annual leave, pension, life and healthcare cover, and travel passes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering is required.
• Experience with rail vehicle maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and depot operations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles within set standards.
• Operate rail vehicles as required within depot limits and procedures.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental procedures and instructions.
• Complete worksheets accurately and promptly.
• Support Team Leader to ensure rolling stock availability and reliability.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance

Engineering drawings

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

Organisation: Arriva TrainCare (ATC)

Location: Bristol

Contract: Permanent

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

Salary: £42,206.02 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 26 days annual leave (inclusive of 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 Bristol 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 – 06:00, 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.

Please note:

Candidates who are successful at interview but not offered a position immediately may be placed into a talent pool for up to six months. During this time, we may contact you should a suitable vacancy arise, without the need for a further application.

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 and key to unlocking our collective success.

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