Shift Fitter

Arriva Rail London Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company is seeking a Shift Fitter in Bristol. You will be responsible for the maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 engineering qualification and an understanding of rail vehicle operations. This role offers a permanent contract with a four on four off working schedule, including benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension

Life and healthcare cover

Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Arriva Village retailer discount scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
• Experience with rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to laid down standards.
• Operate rail vehicles within depot operating limits.
• Ensure safety procedures and documents adherence.

Skills

Understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Shift Fitter page is loaded## Shift Fitterlocations: Bristol Train Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR031217**Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Shift Fitter – Nights!****Organisation -** Arriva TrainCare (ATC)**Contract –** Permanent**Working Hours –** 4 on 4 off, 19:30 – 06:00**Location –** BristolAt 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;* **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:**Reporting into the Service Delivery Leader (SDL) you will efficiently carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures.**What You’ll Do:*** Carry out work as allocated by the SDL 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, perform Designated Person duties* 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* Undertake Safety Critical Work Regulations assessments under the guidance of the SDL, taking remedial action where necessary*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 engineeringIf you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva TrainCare, we want to hear from you!***Let’s build the future together!***Due to the energising nature of our vacancies, application close dates, when stated, are indicative and may be subject to change so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Shortlisting and interviewing will take place whilst the advert is open and will close once a successful candidate has been identified.*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...*[](blob:https://arriva.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/b7ef5ced-3744-4aef-920e-2a90feb9b020)0:00 / 3:05