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Shift Fitter (nights)-2

Licensed sponsor United Kingdom Full-time Posted 6 days ago

Job Role To efficiently carry out maintenance and overhaul of rail vehicles to laid down standards and procedures. To play an active part in continuously improving product quality. To interface with IT software and platforms where required. Identify health and safety risks and rectify is possible. Cover team leader duties if required. Assist team leader with their duties. Ensure work area is clean and tidy at all times.

Record all material removed from stores on the correct document or IT platform. Raise near misses as and when identified.

Key Duties Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader & management team within set timescales and to the recognised standards Operate (drive) 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 Undertake Safety Critical Work Regulations assessments under the guidance of the Team Leader, taking remedial action where necessary Carry out any duties within level of competence, as requested by the Team Leader Maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness throughout depot at all times Use of all PPE in accordance with standards and local instructions Assist as directed by Team Leader to ensure rolling stock availability / reliability targets are met Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures Qualification and Requirements NVQ Level 3 certificate in Engineering - Rail Traction & Rolling Stock preferred BTEC certificate in Engineering and / or City and Guilds certificate in Engineering Good standard of education Experience and Knowledge Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities preferred Understanding of Depot Operations preferred Able to interpret engineering drawings Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering Understanding of applicable health, safety and environmental standards and requirements Understanding of production efficiency techniques Key Skills Able to problem solve, in a wide variety of project delivery situations, against planned delivery dates that must be met Successful and concise communication both to team members and the Team Leader Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices Basic IT skills Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys.

With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe.

Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania. Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! Our expansion is opening up exciting prospects! As our team grows, we’re on the lookout for the brightest talent to join us. Our ongoing success hinges on this!

After reviewing our available positions, we encourage you to apply to those that resonate with your skills. Stay updated on your application status and be alerted to new opportunities that capture your interest! We’re grateful for your consideration to become a part of our dynamic team!

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