Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Fitter / Electrcian!
Organisation - Arriva TrainCare (ATC)
Location - Bristol
Contract - Permanent
Salary - £40,018 (subject to 2026 pay award)
Hours - 07:00 - 15:30, Monday to Friday
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;
1. We care passionately
2. We do the right thing
3. We make the difference
Benefits include 26 days annual leave inclusive of standard UK bank holidays, pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.
The Role:
Working in our Bristol depot and reporting into the team leader, you will be responsible for providing maintenance of rail vehicles to the laid down procedures.
Responsibilities:
4. Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager within set timescales and to the recognised standards
5. Operate (drive) rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits, and in accordance with all relevant operating procedures
6. Ensure that safety procedures and documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI & local instruction
7. Ensure that work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly on completion of work
8. Ensure that the appropriate Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions are adhered to
9. Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings ensuring that the necessary action is taken on items raised
10. Undertake Safety Critical Work Regulations assessments under the guidance of the Team Leader, taking remedial action where necessary.
11. Carry out any duties within level of competence, as requested by the Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manage
12. Maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness throughout depot at all times
13. Use of all PPE in accordance with Standards and Local Instructions
14. Assist as directed by Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager to ensure Rolling Stock availability / reliability targets are met
15. Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
What You Bring:
16. Qualifications – must have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
17. Experience – involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities
18. Knowledge – good understanding of depot operations with the ability to interpret engineering drawings.
19. Engineering – strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering
Ready to start your next journey?
If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva TrainCare, we want to hear from you!
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. Shortlisting and interviewing will take place whilst the advert is open and will close once a successful candidate has been identified.