Heavy Maintenance

7 months ago


Crewe, United Kingdom London and North Western Railway Company Limited Full time

Arriva Traincare have exciting new opportunities for you to join our Heavy Maintenance team based in our Crewe depot to support with upcoming projects. We are on the lookout for Mechanical Fitters, Electricians and Vehicle Builders to join our supportive team. Reporting to the Team Leader you will safely and efficiently carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures and play an active part in continuously improving product quality.

Receiving a salary of £36,684.41 along with great additional benefits including pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

We have a mixture of both permanent and fixed term contracts, working an average of 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm.

What will this role in the Rail Vehicle Heavy Maintenance team entail?

Task will include fitting floors, panelling, seating, tables, windows and doors in the interior of rolling stock. Electrical tasks may include installation and replacement of traction and rolling stock components, carrying out modifications in accordance with specified procedures and ability to install and terminate vehicle control wiring harnesses.

Duties will include, although not be limited to;

Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager/ Production Engineer within set timescales and to the recognised standards

Operate 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

Carry out any duties within level of competence as requested

What will I need to be considered for this Heavy Maintenance role?

Experienced electrical engineer, qualified to NVQ Level 3, ideally with experience of working with rail traction and rolling stock, or commercial / heavy engineering

Proven experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle heavy maintenance activities (desirable)

Understanding of Depot Operations, along with working knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering

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 Arriva, 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

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.

If you have applied and been rejected for this role in the last 6 months or applied and been rejected for a role with a similar skill set, we will not re-evaluate you for this position. After 6 months, we will treat your application as a new one. All benefits information is subject to change and the terms of the individual arrangements.

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