cleaner/fuller/shunter

Arriva Group; Southend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Arriva Group in a busy UK depot is seeking a hands‑on Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter to keep our buses clean, fueled and ready for service. If you take pride in high standards, stay safety‑minded and enjoy practical teamwork, we want to hear from you.

Your duties include cleaning buses inside and out, refuelling safely, moving vehicles around the depot, carrying out basic vehicle checks and helping maintain a tidy, compliant workspace. The role may involve evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle cleaning or depot operations desirable
• Strong safety awareness and ability to perform physical tasks outdoors
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or in a team
• Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Dependable

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Flexibility

Outdoor work

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Fuel equipment

Depot operations tools

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter, your responsibilities will include:

• 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

We’re looking for motivated individuals who are dependable, safety‑conscious, and ready to work in a fast‑paced depot environment.

Key Requirements Include

• 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, apply today and start your journey with Arriva.