Depot Shunter - #145690

Arriva Group


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Crewe
Contract type: Full time
Join the Arriva TrainCare Team as a Depot Shunter!

Organisation - Arriva TrainCare (ATC)

Contract – Fixed Term for 18 months

Working Hours – Ave of 40.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00

Salary - £30,300.52 per annum

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 Arriva, 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

Benefits include 25 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

What You’ll Do

  • Focal point for communications on controlling train movements on site.
  • Operate / Drive traction units on site.
  • Ensure efficient throughput of vehicles to enable smooth and safe operation of the depot.
  • Carry out general shunting duties, doupling and uncoupling of vehicles / units and the operation of hand points of stabling and commissioning vehicles.
  • Ensure the safe operation of all depot protection systems in accordance with laid down procedures.
  • Liaise and manage TOC and FOC drivers whilst they are on Depot.
  • Where necessary training and competency requirements have been met, operate plant and equipment as required to meet the needs of the business.
  • Ensure all documentation / paperwork issued relating to the work being carried out is correctly and fully completed.
  • Assist maintenance staff in carrying out their duties
  • Act as Designated Person of your work area.
  • Mentor and develop other members of the team to carry out the DP role.
  • Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

What You Bring

Full job description available on request

  • Qualifications – good standard of education
  • Experience – previous experience, involvement and understanding of rail vehicle maintenance activities with a strong knowledge of safety procedures
  • Knowledge – understanding of health, safety and environmental standards

Ready to start your next journey?

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva TrainCare, we want to hear from you!

Let’s build the future together!

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 and interviewing will take place whilst the advert is open and will close once a successful candidate has been identified.

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...

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