Shift Fitter

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 ATC and stored(customer) rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures and to play an active part in continuously improving product quality.

**Contract**: Permanent contract, working an average of 37 hours a week - 06:00-17:30 and 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 - Electrical biased role?**

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

**Who we are**:
Arriva TrainCare provides Light and Heavy Train Maintenance services to the railway industry from its six strategically located maintenance depots. Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, which is part of the Deutsche Bahn group, one of the largest transport services organisations in Europe, employing over 55,900 people and delivering more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys across 15 European countries every year.

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**: £37,846.64 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift