Cleaner/Fueller/Shunter

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate £14.29 per hour

Job summary

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited is seeking reliable cleaners, fuellers and shunters to keep buses clean, fuelled and ready for service at the depot in a hands-on role.

The role involves outdoor work, physical duties and working shifts (17:30–02:00, five days out of seven). A full UK driving licence is required and a PCV/Category D licence is preferred, with training opportunities possibly available.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is required.
• PCV / Category D licence preferred, though training may be available.
• Experience in vehicle cleaning, fuelling, shunting, transport, logistics, warehouse or industrial environments is desirable.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures.
• Able to work outdoors and perform physical duties.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Flexible with shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean buses internally and externally to high standards for passengers and drivers.
• Sweep, mop, sanitise surfaces, clean windows and remove waste from vehicles.
• Refuel buses safely and efficiently in line with procedures.
• Move and position buses around the depot for cleaning, maintenance and fuelling.
• Carry out basic visual vehicle checks and report damage or defects.
• Support depot cleanliness and organisation of work areas.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and use of PPE.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

PCV / Category D licence preferred

Health and safety awareness

Dependable and punctual

Team player

Job description

Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter Join Arriva and play an important role behind the scenes in keeping our bus services running smoothly every day. We are looking for reliable and hardworking Cleaner / Fueller / Shunters to help maintain our fleet to the highest standards, ensuring our buses are clean, fuelled, safe, and ready for service. This is a hands‑on role within a busy bus depot environment, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and works well as part of a team. Whether you already have experience in the bus industry, transport, logistics, vehicle cleaning, or depot operations, or you are looking to start a career in the industry, we would love to hear from you.

Hours: 17:30 - 02:00am any 5 out of 7

Pay Rates: £14.29 Per hour

What You’ll Be Doing

• Cleaning buses internally and externally to ensure they are presented to a high standard for passengers and drivers
• Sweeping, mopping, sanitising surfaces, cleaning windows, and removing waste from vehicles
• Refuelling buses safely and efficiently in line with company procedures
• Moving and positioning buses around the depot safely for cleaning, maintenance, fuelling, and service preparation
• Carrying out basic visual vehicle checks and reporting any damage or defects
• Supporting the overall cleanliness and organisation of the depot and work areas
• Following all health and safety procedures, including the safe use of cleaning products, fuel equipment, and PPE

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK driving licence required
• PCV / Category D licence preferred, although training opportunities may be available
• Previous experience in vehicle cleaning, fuelling, shunting, transport, logistics, warehouse, or industrial environments is desirable
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures
• Ability to work outdoors and carry out physical duties
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or within a team
• Flexible approach to shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Why Join Arriva?

Arriva is one of the leading names in the UK bus industry, connecting communities and keeping people moving every day. Our depot teams are essential to delivering safe, reliable, and clean bus services for our customers. When you join Arriva, you’ll become part of a supportive team environment with opportunities for training, development, and long‑term career progression within the transport industry. If you are looking for a rewarding depot role in the bus industry where every shift makes a difference, you will be part of a vibrant and impactful team.

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.