Apprentice Mechanical - Electrical Bus Technician

Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-year apprenticeship

Starting salary progression (£8.00–£12

Competitive progression

Job summary

Arriva Kent & Surrey Limited in Maidstone is offering a four-year Apprentice Bus Technician apprenticeship. You will inspect, diagnose, repair and test bus systems from various manufacturers, with practical hands-on training and mentoring at the Maidstone depot.

The programme combines on-the-job work with a level 3 Bus/Coach Technician qualification, featuring five-day blocks at a partner workshop and progression to a skilled engineer role alongside a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Inquisitive mindset with love for solving problems and getting hands dirty.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Level 3 or Grace C minimum.
• Willingness to learn and develop practical technician skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, repair and test bus systems and equipment.
• Work with diagnostic equipment and techniques on different manufacturers' buses.
• Support a team at Maidstone depot and learn through guided mentorship.

Skills

Problem solving

Hands-on

Inquisitive mindset

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

At Arriva, our Engineering Teams keep our buses moving and the communities we serve connected. Whether that's getting children to school or commuters to work. As an Apprentice Bus Technician, you will be trained to inspect, diagnose, repair and test equipment and systems on buses from different manufacturers. The work ranges from performing simple tasks, like replacing a part to solving complex faults often using diagnostic equipment. The tasks faced by a technician are constantly changing as vehicles become more complex with the introduction of new technologies and differing fuel types. At Arriva, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience across a range of vehicles. You will be based at our Maidstone depot, working alongside an experienced team who will support and mentor you along the way.

About the Apprenticeship

This 4-year programme is working towards a Bus and Coach Technician Level 3 qualification with a specialism in Mech/Elec (mechanical / electrical). The course runs with 5-day training blocks every 6-weeks which take place at our partner's state-of-the-art workshop in Wolverhampton. The course will give you skills and experience to give you the required level of competence to become a skilled Bus Engineer, including:

• How to inspect, diagnose and record defects to the applicable standard
• Diagnostic principles based on logical, analytical interpretation leading to solving problems
• Emerging bus and coach technologies and the impact they will have on the knowledge and skills technicians will require in the future
• Current Health and Safety requirements and workshop practices
• How to carry out high quality road worthiness inspections specific to their trade
• How the business works from an operational perspective and where their role fits within the business and how they contribute to the success of the organisation
• Customer expectations delivering a safe, clean, reliable service
• The requirements of attending and assessing roadside incidents

About You

About You This is a programme designed for people at every stage in life. It could be your first venture into work after finishing school, or the exciting career move you've been looking for. Whatever your motivation, we're looking for those with an inquisitive mindset who love solving problems and don't mind getting their hands dirty. You will need to have GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grace C / Level 3 as a minimum. As an apprentice with us the starting salary will is £8.00 per hour in your first year if you are under 18, 10.85 if you are 18 to 20 or £12.71 if you are 21 and over rising in line with national minimum wage and progression. Together, we strive to make travelling by bus the best choice for everyone. With our doors open to all, you'll have the chance to build a fulfilling career with us, one where you can explore your passions, aspirations and realise your full potential. As you progress, you'll have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary, and we'll be there to support you every step of the way. Join us and be at the forefront of revolutionising bus travel. You'll be a vital part of something big - by connecting communities, promoting sustainable travel, and contributing to a better tomorrow. You'll also gain invaluable skills and knowledge that will stay with you for a lifetime. Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.