Skilled Engineer

Overview

At Arriva UK Bus, we connect people and communities across the country, operating services from London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and many more towns and cities in between. Every year, millions of journeys are made on our buses, helping people get to work, school, and the places that matter most.

We are looking for an experienced PSV/HGV engineer to join our newly upgraded garage in Stamford Hill.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reactive repairs on a fleet of commercial buses.
• Ensure that all vehicle servicing, inspections, and repairs meet Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Assist with MOT preparation, preventative maintenance campaigns, and quality checks.
• Improve bus reliability through continuous monitoring, maintenance, and repair.
• Enjoy flexible shift patterns that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle - we'll discuss the available options with you.

Qualifications

• Relevant Qualifications: PSV, HGV and repair (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent). We'll also consider candidates with 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience if you're not formally qualified.
• Full UK Driving License: Must have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points.
• PCV License: A PCV license is preferred, or you must be willing to obtain one.
• Medical Fitness: Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical.
• Commitment to Quality: A passion for delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality maintenance work.

What Arriva Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package.
• Enhanced Overtime Rates: Get rewarded for your hard work with generous overtime pay.
• Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £500 for each successful referral.
• On-the-Job Training & Development: We provide training such as High Voltage Level 1-4/EV training, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation, and diagnostics training.
• Free Travel: Enjoy free travel on all TFL-operated transport services for you and a nominee.
• License Upgrades: We'll support you in upgrading your license to drive a bus.
• Wellbeing Support: Benefit from annual health screenings and access to Arriva's wellbeing programs.
• Generous Leave: 20 days of leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 5 years of service.
• Workplace Pension: Secure your future with our workplace pension plan.
• Full PPE and Workwear: We provide all necessary protective gear to keep you safe on the job.