At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair buses to ensure safe and reliable transportation across London.
- Company: Join Arriva London, a leader in sustainable public transport.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free travel, generous leave, and on-the-job training.
- Other info: Opportunities for license upgrades and career development in a supportive environment.
- 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 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join Arriva London, where you will 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.
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 will discuss the available options with you.
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 will 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.
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Arriva London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a strong commitment to sustainability, we offer competitive salaries, generous leave, and extensive training opportunities, including support for license upgrades. Our flexible work culture and benefits like free travel on TFL services make Arriva London a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in public transport.
