Skilled Shift Engineer

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At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many communities in between, millions of journeys rely on us every year. Our engineering teams sit at the heart of this mission—ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to serve the people who depend on us.

Shift Engineer – Early Shift

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the performance, safety, and reliability of our vehicles. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our services running smoothly and our customers moving every day.

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Thursday: 05:00 – 13:00
• Sunday: 06:00 – 14:00

Pay & Benefits

• £24.46 per hour
• Overtime rate: £36.20 per hour

What You’ll Do

• Carry out thorough daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues
• Respond to on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible
• Support both planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, legal, and engineering standards
• Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
• Work collaboratively with fellow engineers, supervisors, and operations teams to keep services running

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance, or a related discipline
• Previous experience within a bus, PSV, HGV, or automotive engineering environment
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques
• Confidence working independently and following technical instructions
• Good mechanical skills with experience using workshop tools and equipment
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends

If you’re ready to play a key role in keeping our services moving, please apply today.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology