At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage depot operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in rolling stock maintenance.
- Company: Join Arriva TrainCare, a key player in the UK rail network.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, pension scheme, life assurance, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of safety, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by leading a passionate team in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Engineering qualification and strong experience in rail vehicle maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Organisation: Arriva TrainCare
Location: Tyne Yard, North East
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Average 40.5 per week (night shift rota, approx. 17:30 – 05:30)
About Us
At Arriva TrainCare, we provide high-quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant across the UK. With sites in Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough, we play a vital role in keeping the rail network moving. As part of Arriva, you’ll join a team driven by our core behaviours:
- We care passionately
- We do the right thing
- We make the difference
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Team Leader to take ownership of depot operations at our Tyne Yard site, leading from the front to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality rolling stock maintenance. You’ll be responsible for managing people, performance and production across a busy night shift operation, ensuring safety, compliance and service delivery standards are always met.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and managing depot operations, activities and team members
- Driving a strong safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with standards and procedures
- Delivering production efficiency, quality output and customer requirements
- Monitoring and reporting on performance, including KPIs
- Coaching, mentoring and developing your team to reach their full potential
- Ensuring team competence and supporting training and assessments
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the depot
- Overseeing safe movement and operation of rail vehicles
- Maintaining accurate records and operational documentation
- Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing team environment
What You’ll Bring
- Level 3 qualification in Engineering (or equivalent)
- Strong experience in rail vehicle maintenance and depot operations
- Proven people management and supervisory experience
- Excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings
- Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills
Why Join Arriva TrainCare?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both in and out of work:
- 26 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance and healthcare cover
- Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Arriva Village retailer discounts
Ready to take the lead? If you’re passionate about safety, performance and developing high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us keep the UK’s rail network moving.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At Arriva, we value diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. Creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive is central to our success.
Engineering Team Leader employer: Arriva Group
Arriva TrainCare is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Tyne Yard location where safety and performance are paramount. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide comprehensive benefits including generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous improvement and training. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values diversity and strives to make a meaningful impact on the UK's rail network.
