Electrician

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Redcar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation is seeking a dedicated PSV Electrician for their Redcar Garage. This position requires expertise in servicing and maintaining commercial buses to industry standards, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth and development with extensive training provided. Benefits include free travel, health screening, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme worth £500

Overtime at enhanced rates

On the job training & development

Free travel for you and a nominee

Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts

Annual Health Screening

20 days plus bank holidays (Rising to 25 after 5 years' service)

Full PPE and Workwear provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent required.
• 5 years’ experience in PSV/HGV maintenance can be considered if not qualified.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• MOT preparation and quality checks.
• Auto electrics and fault diagnosis.

Skills

Electrical circuits and systems knowledge

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent in PSV/HGV maintenance and repair

Job description

We are looking for experienced and ambitious PSV Electrician to join Arriva, based at our Redcar Garage.

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 Arriva 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:

• Refer a friend scheme worth £500
• Overtime at enhanced rates
• On the job training & development – High Voltage Level 1-4 /EV training, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation & diagnostics training
• Free travel for you and a nominee
• We will train you and upgrade your licence to drive a bus!
• Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
• Arriva Wellbeing Support and Annual Health Screening
• 20 days plus bank holidays (Rising to 25 after 5 years' service)
• Full PPE and Workwear provided

The role will involve:

• Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards
• Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability
• Auto (PSV) electrics and electric fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards
• MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks

Requirements:

• Electrical circuits and systems knowledge
• Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 2 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation)
• If you are not qualified, applications may be considered from candidates with at least 5 years’ experience in repair and maintenance of PSV/HGV
• A full UK driving licence (6 points or less)
• Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical