Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Arriva; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Arriva London as a PSV Electrical Mechanical Engineer based in Dartford Garage. You will maintain and repair a fleet of London buses, ensuring reliability and safety while benefiting from a range of perks including free travel and substantial holiday allowances. This role is perfect for passionate engineers eager to impact London's transport positively.

Benefits

Refer a Friend bonus

Enhanced Training & Development

Free Travel on all Transport for London services

Bus Licence Training

Availability of specialist Tools and equipment

Access to Arriva Village for discounts

Health & Wellbeing support

Generous Holiday (20 days + bank holidays)

Company pension plan

Full PPE & Workwear provided

Qualifications

• Skilled PSV Electrical Mechanical Engineer required.
• Must have a full UK driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Valid PCV/PSV license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic fault finding and improve vehicle reliability.
• Perform servicing, inspections, and repairs to high standards.
• Prepare buses for MOTs and support preventative maintenance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Electrical expertise

Mechanical ability

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher in PSV, HGV maintenance

Job description

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Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Apply locations Dartford Garage (DT) time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR028353

Ready for a New Challenge? Join Arriva London as a PSV Electrical Mechanical Engineer
Location: Dartford

Are you a skilled PSV Electrical Mechanical Engineer with primary Electrical expertise with Mechanical ability.

A passion for problem-solving? Do you want to play a vital role in keeping London moving with a rewarding and exciting career? If so, we want you to join our team at Arriva London.

At Arriva, we’re committed to delivering top-tier service to our customers and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for the capital. Based at our Dartford Garage, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a fleet of London buses to ensure they stay in tip-top shape and keep our passengers connected.

Why Choose Arriva?

When you join us, you’ll enjoy more than just a job – you’ll be part of a team that’s making a difference in the lives of Londoners. Here’s what we offer:

• Refer a Friend: Get £500 for recommending someone to join the team!
• Enhanced Training & Development: We invest in your growth with training in High Voltage Levels 1–4, EV training, IRTEC accreditation, diagnostics, roadside assistance, and much more!
• Free Travel: Enjoy free travel on all Transport for London services (Bus, Underground, London Overground, DLR, Tramlink) for you and a nominee – because we want to help you get around!
• Bus Licence Training: No licence? No problem! We’ll train you and upgrade your licence to drive a bus.
• Well facilitated garages – Availability of specialist Tools and equipment to help you deliver work you’re proud of.
• Access to Arriva Village: Save up to £1,200 annually with retail discounts and offers.
• Health & Wellbeing: Take care of yourself with our wellbeing support and annual health screenings.
• Generous Holiday: 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days after 5 years of service.
• Pension Scheme: We’ve got your future covered with our company pension plan.
• Full PPE & Workwear: You’ll be fully equipped with everything you need to work safely and comfortably.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a PSV Electrical Mechanical Engineer, no two days will be the same! You’ll have the responsibility of:

• Carrying out diagnostic fault finding and contributing to the continuous improvement of vehicle reliability.
• Performing servicing, inspections, and repairs to the highest standards (DVSA and Arriva standards exceed the norm!).
• Preparing buses for MOTs and supporting preventative maintenance campaigns to keep our fleet in peak condition.

What Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for someone who is as passionate about quality as we are! To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in PSV, HGV maintenance (or an equivalent international qualification).
• A full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 penalty points).
• A valid PCV/PSV licence
• The ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical.

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Apply now to join the Arriva London team and help us drive a greener, cleaner future for London’s transport. Let’s make a difference together!

At Arriva, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. Embracing different backgrounds, talents, and perspectives allows us to unlock potential, drive success, and foster innovation.

About Us

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.

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