Arriva UK Trains
Location
Eastleigh, Hampshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Arriva TrainCare have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Fitter to join the team based in Eastleigh. Reporting to the Team leader the purpose of this role is to efficiently carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures and to play an active part in continuously improving product quality.
Contract: Permanent contract, with a salary of £39,398.35 per annum working 18:30-06:00 on a 4 on 4 off rota. We offer fantastic benefits such as company pension, healthcare cover, life cover, Arriva Rail Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme, Arriva Village retailer discount scheme and many more perks. What you will be doing? Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader within set timescales and to the recognised standards Work as part of a dedicated storage exam team servicing customer vehicles to laid down procedures (VMI) and job cards as well as and supporting the servicing of ATC vehicles Carry out arising work and fault finding where necessary Assist with the shunting of 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 What will you need to be considered for this Shift Fitter NVQ Level 3 certificate in Engineering (or equivalent) preferably in Rail Traction & Rolling Stock Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle heavy maintenance activities Understanding of depot operations Ability to interpret engineering drawings Understanding of production efficiency techniques More 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 the Arriva Group, 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 We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and 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. To apply for this role please submit your CV via the website 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. 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 of applications and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.Job tags
Salary
£39.4k per annum
