Skilled Engineer

Arriva London North Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport service provider is looking for a Skilled Engineer to maintain and repair their bus fleet, ensuring reliability and safety. The role requires relevant qualifications or significant experience, a UK driving license, and a commitment to high-quality maintenance work. This position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits including free travel and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Overtime Rates

Refer a Friend Scheme

On-the-Job Training & Development

Free Travel

License Upgrades

Wellbeing Support

Generous Leave

Workplace Pension

Full PPE and Workwear

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience if not formally qualified.
• Full UK Driving License with no more than 6 points.
• PCV license preferred or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance on buses.
• Ensure servicing meets Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Assist with MOT preparation and quality checks.

Skills

Maintenance and repair experience

Ability to pass PCV medical

Commitment to quality maintenance work

Education

Relevant Qualifications: PSV, HGV, or light vehicle maintenance (minimum NVQ Level 2)

Job description

Join Arriva London as a Skilled Engineer and Help Power a Sustainable Future

Are you an experienced engineer passionate about maintaining and repairing buses to the highest standards? Join Arriva London, 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.

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this role, you’ll need :

• 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

As a Skilled Engineer, you will :

• Perform planned and preventative 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 : 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’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.

Apply Now

Join the Arriva London team and help us create a greener, more reliable future for public transport in London.