Technical Riding Inspector

Technical Riding Inspector
Newcastle

Arriva TrainCare are looking for Technical Riding Inspectors to join the team. These roles will be based from our depot in Newcastle but will be onsite / on train based. The primary focus of the Technical Riding Inspector is to travel on Train units and diagnose and repair faults, use diagnostic software to interrogate on-board systems, vehicle history for identifying repeat faults/rogue units, provide repairs where applicable / recommend repairs. This is a light maintenance role and suit someone who has come from a engineering background.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- Primarily required to travel on units in service units, to diagnose and repair faults, use diagnostic software to interrogate on-board systems, vehicle history for identifying repeat faults/rogue units, provide repairs where applicable / recommend repairs.
- Providing technical support to the customers maintenance planning regarding in service issues with the GC CL180 fleet, responding to service faults/failures as required.
- Providing on depot technical support if units require attention as unable to enter service.
- Responsible for technical engineering support of GC CL180 to achieve the highest possible performance and reliability, to include inspection, fault diagnosis and solution development to technical and tooling issues.
- Carry out pre and post maintenance inspections on vehicles in service, including post cleaning audits.
- Support other workstreams as and when required at other ATC/Customer locations.
- The role will be a member of the GC engineering fleet on call.

**Person Specification**:

- Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- NVQ Level 3 qualification Traction and Rolling stock or recognised apprenticeship
- Driving license
- Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle in traffic fault rectification.
- Able to interpret engineering drawings and provide technical solutions to problems.
- Understanding of engineering, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Understanding of applicable health, safety and environmental standards and requirements, including ISO 9001 and 14001.
- Class 180 or similar DMU maintenance experience.
- Previous experience of carrying out station fitter or riding duties.

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..

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £45,760.00 per year

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift