Depot Operations Technician

About the Role

Join the Arriva Train Care Team as a Depot Operations Assistant at Eastleigh! The role is part of the Arriva Train Care (ATC) contract, fixed term until December 2026. Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:00 – 16:00.

Location:

Eastleigh.

Arriva Train Care provides high‑quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant across the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough. Arriva Train Care is part of Arriva; you’ll be part of a professional team with core behaviours in mind: care passionately, do the right thing, make the difference.

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

• Carry out work as allocated by the Depot Manager, Service Delivery Leader, Production Manager or Team Leader within set timescales.
• Carry out cleaning or simple maintenance tasks on rail vehicles at the discretion of the Depot Manager, Service Delivery Leader, Production Manager or Team Leader.
• Ensure that the appropriate quality and environmental procedures and work instructions are adhered to.
• Take part in technical, quality, safety and general briefings and safety tours, and ensure that the necessary action is taken on items raised.
• Always maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness throughout the depot.
• Ensure all documentation/paperwork issued relating to the work being carried out is correctly and fully completed.
• Play an active role in your appraisal, training and development.
• Loading and unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Use SAP as appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring the non‑conformance process is correctly adhered to.
• Collect material not required from point of use areas and return it to the correct location within the depot.
• Use software applications such as Maximo and other software applications when required.
• Responsible for ensuring good housekeeping and cleanliness in general areas is kept.
• Perform forklift driving duties as required.

• Valid driving licence.
• Valid forklift licence is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of the railway.
• Prior experience working on SAP is advantageous.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and supporting Arriva Train Care, we want to hear from you! Let’s build the future together. Application close dates are indicative and may be subject to change, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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