Shift Fitter
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. Arriva scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Description (Advert)
Arriva Traincare have an exciting opportunity for a Fitter to join the Light Maintenance team based in our Crewe depot. Reporting to the Team Leader you will 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.
A fantastic permanent contract opportunity with great additional benefits including a salary of £42,.810.53 per annum along with 26 days annual leave (inc. bank holidays), pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.
This is a permanent contract, working an average of 37 hours per week, 19:00-06:00 on a 4 on 4 off rota.
What will I be doing as a Shift Fitter?
Duties will include, although not be limited to;
Carry out work as allocated by the Service Delivery Leader 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
What will I need to be considered for this Shift Fitter role?
Minimum NVQ Level 3, ideally with experience of working with rail traction and rolling stock
Previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities
Understanding of Depot Operations
Able to interpret engineering drawings
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 the Arriva Group, 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.
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 of applications and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the advert will close once the successful candidate is found. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.
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.