cleaner/fuller/shunter

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited is seeking a hands-on Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter to join our busy depot. You will clean buses inside and out, refuel vehicles, and move buses around the yard for cleaning and pre-service checks.

The role requires physical work outdoors, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a team. Shifts may include evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle cleaning or depot operations is desirable.
• Able to work outdoors and perform physical duties.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Flexible shifts including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Clean buses internally and externally to a high standard.
• Refuel buses safely and efficiently.
• Move and position buses in the depot for cleaning and service preparation.
• Carry out basic vehicle checks and report defects.
• Help keep depot areas clean and organised.
• Follow health and safety procedures and use PPE.

Skills

Health & safety awareness

Outdoor work

Reliable

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.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter

• 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

• 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.

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.

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! Our expansion is opening up exciting prospects! As our team grows, we’re on the lookout for the brightest talent to join us. Our ongoing success hinges on this! Stay updated on your application status and be alerted to new opportunities that capture your interest! We’re grateful for your consideration to become a part of our dynamic team!