Shift Fitter (nights)-2
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 4, 2026. Arriva scores A on the Alion truth index.
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