Arriva Group
Heavy Maintenance Team Leader

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Arriva Traincare have an exciting opportunity arise for a Heavy Maintenance Team Leader to join the team based in our Bristol depot.
You’ll receive a competitive salary along with fantastic benefits including pension, healthcare cover, life cover, Arriva Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme, and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.
Contract: Permanent contract; Monday to Friday 07:00am to 15:30pm.
What will this role of Heavy Maintenance Team Leader entail?
The primary focus of the Team Leader is to manage the depot operations, activities, and personnel at the Bristol depot. Duties will include:
- Implementation and maintenance of safety systems, production efficiency, and quality output
- Ensuring the compliance of teams working to VMI’s, VOI’s, and ATC work instructions
- Liaising with Project Engineers to ensure efficient work programmes are implemented
- Work with the training department in the development of competence assessments for the team
- Maintaining compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Implementation of customer requirements
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What will I need to be considered for this Heavy Maintenance Team Leader role?
- Minimum of a Level 3 qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering – Rail Traction & Rolling Stock preferred
- Understanding of rail vehicle maintenance
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering
- People management training


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More about us:
Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva Group. 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
We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and 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.
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.
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