Shift Fitter

5 days ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Arriva Group Full time

**Shift Fitter - Rail Vehicle Light Maintenance**

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 Gateshead depot. This is a permanent contract working an average of 35 hours a week.

You will receive fantastic benefits including:

- 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 will work as part of the Light Maintenance section of the Tyne Yard depot and be responsible for efficiently carrying out the maintenance of rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures. You will 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 timescale
- 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

**More about us**:
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 40,000 people and delivering more than 1.2 billion passenger journeys across 13 European countries every year. 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.

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**: From £35,366.00 per year

Schedule:

- Night shift

Work Location: One location

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