Bus Maintenance Engineer - EV/MOT Ready, Flexible Shifts

Arriva; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced overtime rates

Refer a Friend Scheme

On-the-Job Training & Development (EV/

IRTEC accreditation

Free travel for you and a nominee

License upgrades support

Wellbeing support

Generous leave 20 days + BH (25 after

Workplace Pension

Full PPE and workwear

Job summary

Arriva London is seeking a Skilled Engineer to maintain and repair a fleet of buses to high safety and quality standards. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs, ensuring DVSA compliance and readiness for MOTs.

You will contribute to reliability improvements, participate in preventative maintenance campaigns, and receive on-the-job training including EV technologies and diagnostics, with flexible shift options to suit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• PSV/HGV or light vehicle maintenance and repair qualification (NVQ Level 2+ or equivalent) or 5+ years hands-on experience.
• Full UK driving license with no more than 6 points.
• PCV license preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Medical fitness: pass a PCV pre-employment medical.
• Commitment to delivering safe, reliable, high-quality maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs on a fleet of buses.
• Ensure servicing, inspections, and repairs meet Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Assist with MOT preparation and maintenance campaigns.
• Contribute to reliability improvements through monitoring and proactive maintenance.

Skills

PSV maintenance

HGV maintenance

Light vehicle maintenance

UK driving license

5+ years hands-on experience

Safety & quality focus

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Arriva London is seeking a Skilled Engineer to maintain and repair a fleet of buses to high safety and quality standards. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs, ensuring DVSA compliance and readiness for MOTs.

You will contribute to reliability improvements, participate in preventative maintenance campaigns, and receive on-the-job training including EV technologies and diagnostics, with flexible shift options to suit your lifestyle.