Electrical Bias Engineer

Arriva London North Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva London North Limited is seeking an Electrical Bias Engineer for the Day Shift at Stamford Hill Bus Garage to support reliable, safe operation of electrical systems on buses. This role focuses on reactive and preventative maintenance and requires strong fault-finding skills.

You will diagnose faults, perform installations and upgrades, and maintain thorough records while adhering to safety and company standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer in heavy vehicle/transport environments.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills for complex electrical systems.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics, drawings and manuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration.
• Proactive, results-oriented problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment on buses.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults promptly to minimise disruption.
• Carry out electrical installations, modifications and upgrades to standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing to identify issues and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with other engineering and operations teams to meet objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, fault reports and history.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues as required.

Skills

Electrical engineer experience

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Read schematics and technical drawings

Communication and teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Job description

Job Summary

Electrical Bias Engineer (Day Shift) Stamford Hill Bus Garage is seeking a skilled and dedicated Electrical Bias Engineer to join our day shift team. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of Arriva's electrical systems and equipment, primarily focusing on reactive and preventative maintenance within our Buses.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on a variety of electrical systems and equipment, including but not limited to, control panels, motor control centres, lighting systems, power distribution, and associated Systems on Buses.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults promptly and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Carry out electrical installations, modifications, and upgrades in accordance with relevant regulations and company standards.
• Conduct routine inspections and testing of electrical equipment to identify potential issues and ensure compliance.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering disciplines and operational teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, fault reports, and equipment history.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, company policies, and best practices at all times.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues as required.

Job Qualifications

• Essential: Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer, ideally within a heavy Vehicle, transport, environment.
• Essential: Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills for complex electrical systems.
• Essential: Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and manuals.
• Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Essential: A proactive and results-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Desirable: Full UK driving license (dependent on specific site requirements).

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.