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Put your knowledge and experience to great use with this exciting and varied role as part of rapidly evolving organisation Arriva TrainCare, based in our busy Eastleigh depot.

You’ll receive fantastic additional benefits including:

- Permanent contract, working day shift 06:00 - 17:30, on a 4 on 4 off shift roster basis
- 26 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Pension
- Healthcare cover
- Life cover
- Arriva Rail Travel Pass
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Arriva Village retailer discount scheme and many more perks

**The Role - Electrical or Mechanical Engineer**

Reporting to the Team Leader, as a Shift Fitter you
- ll work as part of the Light Maintenance section of the Eastleigh depot and be responsible for efficiently carrying out the maintenance of rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures. You’ll also play an active part in continuously improving product quality with duties to include, although will not be limited to:

- Carrying out work as allocated by the Team Leader within set timescales
- Operate rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits
- Ensure that safety procedures and documents are adhered to
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

**What will I need to be considered for this Shift Fitter - Electrical or Mechanical Engineer role?**
- Qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent City & Guilds / BTEC), Rail Traction and Rolling Stock preferred
- Good understanding of mechanical and / or electrical engineering and depot operations
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards and requirements
- Ability to work independently using own initiative
- Superb communication and problem solving skills

**Who we are**:
Arriva TrainCare provides Light and Heavy Train Maintenance services to the railway industry from our six strategically located maintenance depots across the UK.

We’re a rapidly growing organisation employing over 300 people, all of whom are immensely proud to be part of a business where everyone is valued, respected, and encouraged to share ideas and contribute to the success of the business. Our people thrive working in a friendly environment where no two days are the same, and where open communication and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

We have a bright future, moving into digitalisation and electrification, creating new opportunities for people with the right skills to join the modern rail industry. We can offer career progression, technical training and professional development to fresh-minded individuals who are not afraid to challenge the norm.

Arriva is committed to diversity, if you’re good and meet the essential criteria outlined above, you’re welcome.

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

**Salary**: £36,848.76 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Do you have a Level 3 qualification in Engineering?

Work Location: In person