Shift Fitter (Nights)
- LocationEastleigh Train Depot
- Work typeNot stated
- Salary47.471k GBP a year
- EmploymentFull-time
- Posted5 November 2026
- SourceArriva's careers page (Workday)
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Location: Eastleigh Depot
Company: Arriva TrainCare
Salary: £ 47471.46
Contract: Full Time - Permanent
Hours: 39 hours per week - 4 on 4 off pattern.
Arriva TrainCare is looking for a motivated and safety-focused Shift Fitter to join our team at our Eastleigh Depot. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering professional to play a key role in maintaining and improving the reliability and availability of rolling stock.
Working as part of a dedicated maintenance team, you will carry out planned and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out maintenance and repair activities as allocated by the Team Leader and Management Team within agreed timescales and quality standards.
- Operating and driving rail vehicles within depot operating limits and in accordance with approved procedures.
- Ensuring all safety procedures, documentation, Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI), and local depot instructions are followed at all times.
- Completing maintenance records, worksheets, and documentation accurately and promptly.
- Adhering to all Quality, Environmental, and Health & Safety procedures and work instructions.
- Attending technical, safety, quality, and operational briefings, taking appropriate action where required.
- Undertaking Safety Critical Work assessments under the guidance of the Team Leader and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
- Supporting rolling stock availability and reliability targets through effective maintenance practices.
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and ensuring depot facilities remain clean and organised.
- Using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with company standards and local instructions.
- Carrying out additional duties appropriate to your level of competence as directed by the Team Leader.
- Maintaining compliance with all company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A good standard of education.
- NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, Rail Traction & Rolling Stock (preferred).
- Driver Operator/Shunter competence in a relevant vehicle class (desirable).
- An understanding of production efficiency and continuous improvement techniques.
- Basic IT skills and the ability to complete electronic maintenance records.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure to meet operational deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks through to completion.
- A commitment to maintaining high safety, quality, and performance standards.
What We Offer
- 26 days annual leave (inclusive of UK bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance and healthcare cover
- Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Arriva Village retailer discount scheme
Why Arriva TrainCare?
At Arriva TrainCare, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment where our colleagues can develop their careers. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern rolling stock, receive ongoing training and development, and contribute to keeping Britain's railway moving.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply today and become part of the Arriva TrainCare team in Eastleigh. 🚆
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