Apprentice Bus Technician (Mech/Elec) – Hands-On Training

Arriva Rail London Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 17,509; Full time

Job summary

Arriva Rail London Ltd. is recruiting for an Apprentice Mechanical-Electrical Bus Technician at the Harlow depot. The four-year programme leads to a Bus and Coach Technician Level 3 qualification with a Mech/Elec specialism. Training blocks run every six weeks at a partner workshop in Wolverhampton, with mentoring from an experienced team.

Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English (C/Level 3) as a minimum. Starting salaries range by age: £8.00/hr (<18), £10.85/hr (18–20), or £12.71/hr (21+), rising with progression and national minimum wage updates.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade C / Level 3 as a minimum.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to work with diagnostic equipment.
• Practical, hands-on learner with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Apprentices will inspect, diagnose, repair and test bus systems.
• Work with experienced mentors to develop mechanical and electrical skills.
• Attend 4-year Bus and Coach Technician Level 3 training with blocks at Wolverhampton partner workshop.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at C/Level 3

Job description

Arriva Rail London Ltd. is recruiting for an Apprentice Mechanical-Electrical Bus Technician at the Harlow depot. The four-year programme leads to a Bus and Coach Technician Level 3 qualification with a Mech/Elec specialism. Training blocks run every six weeks at a partner workshop in Wolverhampton, with mentoring from an experienced team.

Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English (C/Level 3) as a minimum. Starting salaries range by age: £8.00/hr (<18), £10.85/hr (18–20), or £12.71/hr (21+), rising with progression and national minimum wage updates.