At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our buses clean, fuelled, and ready for service in a busy depot.
- Company: Join Arriva, a leading name in the UK bus industry.
- Benefits: Supportive team environment with training and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, including evenings and weekends.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in keeping communities connected every day.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence required; experience in transport or cleaning is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24190 - 29566 £ per year.
Join Arriva and play an important role behind the scenes in keeping our bus services running smoothly every day. We are looking for reliable and hardworking Cleaner / Fueller / Shunters to help maintain our fleet to the highest standards, ensuring our buses are clean, fuelled, safe, and ready for service. This is a hands-on role within a busy bus depot environment, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and works well as part of a team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Cleaning buses internally and externally to ensure they are presented to a high standard for passengers and drivers.
- Sweeping, mopping, sanitising surfaces, cleaning windows, and removing waste from vehicles.
- Refuelling buses safely and efficiently in line with company procedures.
- Moving and positioning buses around the depot safely for cleaning, maintenance, fuelling, and service preparation.
- Carrying out basic visual vehicle checks and reporting any damage or defects.
- Supporting the overall cleanliness and organisation of the depot and work areas.
- Following all health and safety procedures, including the safe use of cleaning products, fuel equipment, and PPE.
What We’re Looking For
- Full UK driving licence required.
- PCV / Category D licence preferred, although training opportunities may be available.
- Previous experience in vehicle cleaning, fuelling, shunting, transport, logistics, warehouse, or industrial environments is desirable.
- Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
- Ability to work outdoors and carry out physical duties.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or within a team.
- Flexible approach to shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Why Join Arriva?
Arriva is one of the leading names in the UK bus industry, connecting communities and keeping people moving every day. Our depot teams are essential to delivering safe, reliable, and clean bus services for our customers. When you join Arriva, you’ll become part of a supportive team environment with opportunities for training, development, and long-term career progression within the transport industry.
Fueller Shunter Cleaner employer: Arriva Rail London Ltd
Arriva UK Bus is an excellent employer for skilled engineers, offering a supportive team environment and opportunities for career progression within one of the UK's leading transport operators. With competitive pay, ongoing training, and benefits like free or discounted bus travel, employees can build a stable, long-term engineering career while contributing to the safety and reliability of public transport in the community.
