Job Description
Light Train Maintainer\n\nWembley depot\n\nChiltern Railways, a subsidiary of Arriva UK Trains, operates mainline train services from London Marylebone to Birmingham, as well as other regional routes. Known for our commitment to customer service, punctuality, and innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and comfortable travel experience. Our mission is to provide exceptional service and ensure the safety and satisfaction of our passengers at all times.\n\nAre you a hands-on, safety-conscious individual with a passion for keeping things running smoothly?
We're looking for a Light Train Maintainer to join our dedicated team at the Stourbridge Depot. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring our fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs), locomotives, and specialist vehicles like sandite and water-jetting trains are maintained to the highest standards for safe, reliable public service.\n\nWhat You’ll Do\n\n * \n\n Carry out maintenance, cleaning and servicing of the fleet in accordance with engineering best practices and company standards.\n\n * \n\n Follow all technical and operational procedures, including Fleet Standards Information and Depot Maintenance Schedules.\n\n * \n\n Work safely, efficiently, and collaboratively in line with health, safety, and environmental policies.\n\n * \n\n Support continuous improvement and contribute to a clean, organised, and productive working environment.\n\n * \n\n Cooperate fully with depot procedures and team instructions as directed by Site Coordinators and the Production Manager.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nEssential:\n\n * \n\n A self-starter with the ability to work independently and follow instructions.\n\n * \n\n Strong awareness of safe working practices and COSHH regulations.\n\n * \n\n Able to work to set standards and contribute to team success.\n\n * \n\n Flexible, reliable, and willing to adapt to new ways of working.\n\n * \n\n Demonstrates good housekeeping and hazard awareness.\n\nDesirable:\n\n * \n\n Keen interest in continuous improvement and efficiency.\n\n * \n\n Familiarity with 5S workplace organisation principles.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a skilled and supportive team, where your work directly contributes to the safety and performance of our railway services.\n\nAt Chiltern, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture and each persons knows they belong and matter.\n\nWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development\n\nOur benefits include:\n\n * All active staff and their eligible partners/dependents are entitled to free standard class leisure travel on Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, Arriva Rail London and Grand Central\n\n * Active staff are also entitled to residential and duty standard class travel on all of the above services\n\n * Defined Benefit Pension Plan\n\n * Arriva Village - access to online benefits and discounts\n\n * Cycle to Work Scheme\n\n * Employee Assistance Plan\n\n * Physio Line - We offer complementary 24-hour physio for everyone\n\n * Health Shield - Health Shield provides an affordable healthcare cash plan offering a wide variety of benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy\n\n * Eye Care - You’re entitled to free eye tests and if you need glasses for computer use we will pay up to £80.00 towards your lenses and frames\n\n * Flexible working\n\n * Support - Peer Support, Samaritans, and Railway Chaplains