Electrical Engineer

Arriva London South Limited; London Borough of Lambeth; Presencial; GBP 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Day shift pattern

Training and development opportunities

Modern workshop facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Arriva London South Limited is seeking an Electrical Engineer for Brixton Bus Garage to maintain and improve the electrical systems across the bus fleet. The role focuses on preventative and reactive maintenance to keep vehicles safe, compliant, and available for service.

You will diagnose faults, read schematics, and perform installations while collaborating with engineers and operations teams. A proactive, safety-focused mindset is essential for day-to-day responsibilities and continuous

Formación

• Experience as Electrical Engineer, Auto Electrician, or Electrical Technician in transport or related sectors.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills for complex electrical systems.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, safety-conscious, and quality-driven approach.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections on vehicle electrical systems.
• Diagnose, repair and minimise downtime of electrical faults.
• Perform electrical installations, modifications, and repairs per procedures.
• Inspect, test, and commission electrical components for safety and reliability.
• Interpret schematics and manufacturer documentation accurately.
• Collaborate with teams to support fleet availability and service delivery.
• Complete maintenance records and defect reports in company systems.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency.

Conocimientos

Fault finding

Schematics reading

Teamwork

Communication

Safety aware

Educación

Electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Full UK Driving Licence

Herramientas

Electrical testing equipment

Diagnostics tools

Descripción del empleo

Electrical Engineer

Brixton Bus Garage

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Day Shift Engineering Team at Brixton Bus Garage. This is a key role responsible for maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of our bus fleet by carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.

Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you will play a vital role in ensuring vehicles remain roadworthy, compliant, and available for service, helping us deliver safe and reliable transport for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and inspections on a wide range of vehicle electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose, investigate, and repair electrical faults efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime and maintain operational performance.
• Perform electrical installations, modifications, upgrades, and repairs in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
• Inspect, test, and commission electrical components and systems to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and manufacturer documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues, supervisors, and operational teams to support fleet availability and service delivery.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, defect reports, and work documentation using company systems.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and engineering best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving vehicle reliability, efficiency, and maintenance processes.
• Provide technical support and share knowledge with colleagues when required.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer, Auto Electrician, or Electrical Technician, ideally within the bus, transport, automotive, heavy vehicle, rail, or related engineering sectors.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills on complex electrical systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive, safety-conscious, and results-driven approach to work.
• Commitment to maintaining high engineering and quality standards.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working on modern bus electrical systems, multiplex wiring systems, or hybrid/electric vehicles.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualification or recognised apprenticeship.
• Full UK Driving Licence (subject to site requirements).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Stable day-shift working pattern.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive engineering team helping to keep London's bus network moving safely and efficiently.