Job Description
Shift Fitter – Light Maintenance (Cambridge)
Organisation: Arriva TrainCare (ATC)
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Average 37 hours per week, 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
Shift: Nights – 19:30 to 06:30 (30 minutes unpaid break)
Salary: £44,608.57
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 across the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough.
Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, and you’ll be joining a professional team guided by three core behaviours:
- We care passionately
- We do the right thing
- We make the difference
Our benefits include 26 days annual leave (inclusive of UK bank holidays), pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and access to the Arriva Village discounts platform.
The Role
Based at our Cambridge depot and reporting to the Light Maintenance Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for carrying out maintenance and overhaul activities on rail vehicles in line with agreed standards and procedures.
You’ll play a key role in supporting safety, quality, reliability and continuous improvement, helping to ensure rolling stock availability meets operational requirements.
This role operates on a 4 on / 4 off nights shift pattern, averaging 37 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out maintenance and overhaul work as allocated by the Team Leader, within agreed timescales and quality standards
Operate (drive) rail vehicles within depot operating limits and in accordance with relevant procedures
Ensure safety procedures and documentation are followed in line with VMI and local instructions
Complete maintenance records and worksheets accurately and promptly
Adhere to Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety procedures at all times
Attend technical, quality and safety briefings, completing any actions assigned
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness throughout the depot
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) in line with standards and local instructions
Support the Team Leader to achieve rolling stock availability and reliability targets
Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) – rail traction and rolling stock preferred
Alternative recognised engineering qualifications (BTEC / City & Guilds) will be considered
Experience & Knowledge
Previous experience in rail vehicle maintenance or a comparable engineering environment
Understanding of depot operations
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Sound understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
Awareness of health, safety and environmental standards
Skills
Strong problem‑solving ability
Clear and effective communication
Ability to work independently and complete tasks to agreed standards
Basic IT skills
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