Shift Fitter

Arriva Rail London Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail services provider in Bristol is seeking a Shift Fitter to provide maintenance of rail vehicles. You will work 4 on 4 off shifts from 19:00 to 06:00, ensuring adherence to safety and quality procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 Engineering qualification and have experience in rail vehicle maintenance. Benefits include 26 days of annual leave, pension, and travel pass. Join our team and help shape the future of rail maintenance!

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension

Life and healthcare cover

Travel Pass

Cycle to Work scheme

Retailer discount scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
• Involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities.
• Good understanding of depot operations and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance of rail vehicles to laid down procedures.
• Operate rail vehicles as required within depot operating limits.
• Ensure safety procedures and documents adherence.
• Sign off worksheets promptly and correctly upon work completion.

Skills

Understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Strong understanding of mechanical engineering

Strong understanding of electrical engineering

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Shift Fitter page is loaded## Shift Fitterlocations: Crewetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR031617**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 –** £42,810.53 per annumAt 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 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 Crewe depot and reporting into the team leader you will be responsiblfor 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 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...*