At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair buses to ensure safe and reliable transportation.
- Company: Join Arriva Gillingham, a leader in sustainable public transport.
- Benefits: Earn £23.50 per hour, with generous overtime and free travel.
- Other info: Access training, wellbeing support, and a workplace pension.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on London's transport while enjoying flexible shifts.
- Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualifications or 5+ years of hands-on experience.
The predicted salary is between 23.5 - 23.5 £ per hour.
Join Arriva Gillingham, where you’ll be part of a dedicated team ensuring reliable and sustainable transportation services across the capital. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional who takes pride in keeping London’s buses running smoothly and safely.
Salary and Shift Information
- Salary: £23.50 an hour
- Overtime: £35.25 an hour
- Shifts: Tuesday to Saturday shifts, 17:00pm to 01:00am, (Sundays 06:00am to 14:00pm).
What We’re Looking For
- Relevant Qualifications: PSV, HGV, or light vehicle maintenance 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.
Your Role
- Perform planned and preventive 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.
What Arriva Can Offer You
- Competitive Salary: £23.50 per hour & £35.25 per hour overtime.
- 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.
Join the Arriva London team and help us create a greener, more reliable future for public transport in London.
Skilled Shift Engineer in Gillingham employer: Arriva Rail London
Arriva is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and sustainability are at the forefront of our mission. With a commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and a collaborative culture that values diverse perspectives. Working from our London or Sunderland office, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of passenger transport across Europe.
