At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure safety and reliability for our customers.
- Company: Join Arriva UK Bus, a leader in public transport across Britain.
- Benefits: Earn £25.75 per hour, enjoy 25 days annual leave, and access shopping discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shift patterns with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that keeps communities moving and supports a greener future.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering and strong mechanical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25.75 - 25.75 £ per hour.
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. 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: 5 days over 7, Early and late shifts covering 0500-2230
Pay & Benefits:
- £25.75 per hour
- Overtime rate: £38.62 per hour
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Access to shopping discounts via the village app
- Bus pass for you and eligible family members
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 Arriva engineering standards
- Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
- Work collaboratively with fellow engineers, supervisors, operations teams and wider teams to keep services running and strive for continuous improvements
What We’re Looking For:
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering with time served experience
- 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
Apply now to join Arriva and help us deliver clean, sustainable and reliable transport to our customers, supporting a greener future.
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