Cleaner / Fuller / Shunter

Arrivatc; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 16,240 - 23,130; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free bus travel for you and one nominated household member

Access to retail discounts

20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Arriva workplace pension

Job summary

Arriva in Gillingham is looking for a Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter to join their team. This full-time position requires ensuring that vehicles are clean, fuelled, and ready for service. Candidates will receive training and can progress to roles like PCV Driver or Engineer.

Key responsibilities include cleaning vehicles, driving them through washes, and refuelling. Full training is provided, and benefits include £14.29 per hour, pension, holidays, and free bus travel for you and a nominated household member.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning or vehicle handling experience is helpful, but full training is provided.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Full UK manual driving license (6 points or fewer).

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles through the bus wash and park them safely.
• Clean all vehicle types, including sweeping and mopping.
• Re-fuel vehicles and top up AdBlue.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Vehicle handling

Good communication skills

Job description

## Cleaner / Fuller / ShunterApplylocations: Gillingham Bus Depottime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR032419At Arriva UK Bus, we’re proud to connect people and communities across the country — from London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many towns and cities in between. Every year, millions of journeys are made on our buses, helping people get to work, school, and the places that matter most.We now have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter to join our dedicated team at our Gillingham depot.This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in the bus and transport industry. With full training and development provided, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience that could lead to future roles such as PCV Driver or Engineer.**What You’ll Be Doing**Working on a rotating shift pattern (5 days over 7, including weekends), you’ll play a key role in ensuring our vehicles are clean, fuelled, and ready for service each day.**Your responsibilities will include:*** Driving vehicles through the bus wash and parking them safely* Cleaning all vehicle types, including sweeping, mopping, litter removal, and deep cleans where required* Re-fuelling vehicles and topping up AdBlue* Keeping the fuelling area clean, tidy, and free from hazards* Carrying out depot cleaning tasks, including daily sweeping and mopping* Following all company and statutory health & safety procedures* Working as part of a supportive team to maintain high standards across the depot**What We’re Looking For*** Previous cleaning or vehicle handling experience is helpful, but full training is provided* A strong team player with good communication skills* Full UK manual driving license (6 points or fewer)* Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical* A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills**What Arriva Can Offer You*** £14.29 per hour* Full-time, permanent role* Career progression opportunities within driving, engineering, or operations* 1-to-1 mentoring and supported development* Access to training courses and industry-recognized qualifications* Free bus travel for you and one nominated household member* Access to Arriva Village — retail discounts worth up to £1,200 per year* 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays* Arriva workplace pension**Interested?**If you’re ready to take the first step in a rewarding career with Arriva, please apply today.