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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

Depot Manager – Cambridge Location: Cambridge Contract: Permanent Hours: Average 37.5 hours per week (rotational days & nights) Reporting to: Regional Operations Manager (South) The Role We are looking for an experienced and motivated Depot Manager to lead our Light Maintenance operation at our Cambridge depot. This is a key leadership role with full accountability for depot operation, people management, safety, quality, and performance delivery. You will play a critical role in ensuring trains are delivered safely, on time, and to exacting standards, while driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and a strong safety culture. Key Responsibilities • Lead, inspire, and develop depot supervisory and maintenance teams to meet production targets and customer requirements., • Take full accountability for depot operations, safety, quality, facilities, and performance., • Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety legislation, company rules, and industry standards., • Manage depot processes in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and RM3 requirements., • Prepare, manage, and control the annual depot budget and forecasts., • Act as a senior point of contact for customers and key stakeholders., • Drive a culture of continuous improvement across safety, quality, and productivity., • Oversee competence management, audits, and accurate operational reporting., • Provide clear management information and KPIs for internal and external stakeholders., • Support business development activities and input into bids for new work., • Participate in the senior on‑call management rota. Customer & Stakeholder Focus • Deliver consistently high standards of service aligned with customer expectations., • Maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders., • Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, maximise revenue, and reduce costs. People Leadership • Recruit, develop, mentor, and coach high‑performing teams., • Deliver effective communication through regular briefs and engagement sessions., • Manage performance, wellbeing, employee relations, and succession planning., • Complete performance reviews and support ongoing training and development., • Authorise payroll and ensure accurate people‑related processes. About You You will be an experienced depot, operations, or maintenance leader with a strong background in rail vehicle maintenance or a similar regulated engineering environment. Essential / Desirable Experience & Qualifications • Experience managing rail vehicle maintenance and depot operations., • Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards., • Proven people management and leadership experience., • Ability to carry out risk assessments and drive safe systems of work., • Knowledge of ISO management systems (9001 / 14001 / 45001)., • Engineering qualification (BTEC, City & Guilds or equivalent) – desirable., • ILM Level 3 (People Management) or similar – desirable., • Membership of IMechE or IET – desirable., • Full UK driving licence. Skills & Competencies • Strong leadership and decision‑making skills., • Confident communicator with the ability to engage at all levels., • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • Strong IT capability (Microsoft 365; SAP / Maximo advantageous)., • Comfortable working flexibly, including days, nights, and on‑call. What We Offer • 26 days annual leave, inclusive of standard UK bank holidays., • Pension scheme., • Life assurance and healthcare cover., • Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass., • Cycle to Work scheme., • Arriva Village retailer discount scheme., • A senior leadership role with real operational impact., • Long‑term career development within a growing organisation.

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