Shift Fitter (Nights)

Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave inclusive of bank

Pension

Life and healthcare cover

Travel Pass

Cycle to Work

Discount scheme

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare in Crewe is seeking a Shift Fitter to maintain rail vehicles to prescribed procedures. The role is based at the Crewe depot, reporting to the team leader, with responsibilities spanning planned maintenance, safety compliance, and quality control.

You will work a 4 on 4 off night rotation (19:00–06:00) and must have a Level 3 Engineering qualification with rail vehicle maintenance experience. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
• Involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Good understanding of depot operations with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance work as allocated within set timescales and to recognised standards.
• Operate rail vehicles as required within depot operating limits and procedures.
• Ensure safety procedures and documents are followed per instructions.
• Sign off work sheets promptly on completion.
• Adhere to Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions.
• Attend briefings and take necessary action on items raised.

Skills

Rail vehicle maintenance

Depot operations understanding

Engineering drawings interpretation

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Shift Fitter!

Organisation; Arriva TrainCare (ATC)

Contract – Permanent

Working Hours – 4 on 4 off, 19:00 – 06:00

Salary – £44,608.57 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, you’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart;

Core behaviours:

• 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
• Arriva Village retailer discount scheme

The Role:

Working in our Crewe depot and reporting into the team leader you will be responsible for providing maintenance of rail vehicles to the laid down procedures.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Full job description available on request

What You Bring:

• Qualifications – minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Engineering
• Experience – involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities
• Knowledge – good understanding of depot operations with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Engineering – strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering

Ready to start your next journey?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva TrainCare, we want to hear from you!

Let’s build the future together!

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Shortlisting and interviewing will take place whilst the advert is open and will close once a successful candidate has been identified.

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