Electrician

Arriva; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in the UK seeks an experienced PSV Electrician for full-time work at the Bootle Depot. This role involves maintenance and repair of buses to strict safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and a valid UK driving license. The company offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and opportunities for career advancement as well as benefits like free bus travel for family members.

Benefits

Free bus travel for family

Access to retail discounts worth up to £1,200

Ongoing training opportunities

Provided work clothing and PPE

Qualifications

• Qualifications for HGV/PSV maintenance and repair.
• A full UK driving licence (6 points or less).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs.
• Servicing, maintenance, and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.

Skills

HGV/PSV maintenance and repair qualifications

Diagnostic fault finding

Ability to work as a team

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification

Job description

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We are looking for experienced and ambitiousPSV Electricianto join Arriva, based at ourBootle Depot,a comprehensive commercial workshop with a great team ethos.

As a PSV Electrician, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated buses, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).

As a team, we are dedicated to working towards delivering a safe, reliable, clean and efficient service to meet the needs of our customers. Our Engineering Team is a core function of our business, and each engineer's contribution goes a long way in ensuring all our vehicles operate in safe and roadworthy condition.

What Arriva can offer you:

• Full-Time Permanent Employment
• Fantastic career opportunities – Either Technical or Managerial progression
• Ongoing training provided – High Voltage/EV training, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation & diagnostics training.
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family residing within the same household
• If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
• Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
• Overalls & PPE provided

The role will involve:

• Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards
• Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability
• MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks
• Auto (PSV) electrics and electric fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards
• Flexible working patterns available – Please get in touch to discuss hours that suit your lifestyle

Requirements:

• Qualifications for HGV/PSV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 2 or any equivalent qualification (will require confirmation)
• If you are not qualified, applications may be considered from candidates with experience in repair and maintenance of HGV/PSV
• A full UK driving licence (6 points or less)
• Ability to be passed fit for a pre-employment medical

APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21.58 per hour

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