Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a PSV Electrical Mechanical Engineer and play a crucial role in maintaining London’s iconic bus fleet. With a focus on quality and sustainability, you will enjoy a rewarding career that offers extensive training, free travel, and generous holidays. This position not only allows you to showcase your engineering skills but also contributes to a greener future for London's transport. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a dedicated team, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career.

Benefits

Refer a Friend Bonus

Enhanced Training & Development

Free Travel on TFL Services

Bus Licence Training

Health & Wellbeing Support

Generous Holiday Allowance

Pension Scheme

Full PPE & Workwear

Access to Retail Discounts

Well-facilitated Garages

Qualifications

• Passion for quality and problem-solving in engineering.
• Ability to perform servicing, inspections, and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out diagnostic fault finding and improve vehicle reliability.
• Perform servicing and repairs to high standards.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Mechanical ability

Diagnostic fault finding

Servicing and repairs

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher in PSV, HGV maintenance

Tools

Specialist tools and equipment

Job description

Ready for a New Challenge? Join Arriva London as a PSV Electrical Mechanical Engineer
Location: Stamford Hill
Hourly Rate: £23.24

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday allowing a great worklife-balance

Weekend Overtime: £34.86 per hour(Time and a half)

Weekday Overtime: £30.12 per hour (Time and a third)

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 Stamford Hill 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.