Engineering Charghand

Arriva Group; Selby; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or discounted bus travel

Ongoing training and development

Career progression within a leading UK

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled Engineers to join our expanding teams. You will maintain and repair buses and PSVs, diagnosing faults with advanced tools and ensuring safety and quality in every job.

This role offers opportunities for career progression, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment within a leading UK transport operator.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical/electrical faults in a workshop or fleet environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on buses, PSVs and fleet equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults using diagnostic tools.
• Complete repairs and upgrades in line with DVSA and engineering standards.
• Support fleet reliability through fault finding and problem solving.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Collaborate with workshop teams and other departments.
• Support continuous improvement to improve vehicle reliability.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Teamwork

Health & safety

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV/Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is looking for skilled and experienced Engineers to join our growing engineering teams across the business. Whether your background is in PSV engineering, HGV maintenance, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, rail, heavy plant, or commercial vehicle repair, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term engineering career with one of the UK’s leading transport operators.
As an Engineer at Arriva, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our fleet and infrastructure, helping ensure our vehicles remain safe, reliable, and fully operational for the millions of passengers who rely on our services every day.

Key Responsibilities – Engineer / PSV Engineer / HGV Technician

• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on buses, PSVs, vehicles, and engineering equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment
• Complete repairs, modifications, and upgrades in line with DVSA, safety, and engineering standards
• Support fleet reliability through effective fault finding and technical problem solving
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate engineering records, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation
• Work collaboratively with workshop teams, supervisors, and operational departments
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve vehicle reliability and workshop efficiency
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and apprentices where required

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Previous experience as a PSV Engineer, HGV Technician, Bus Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Engineer, or Heavy Vehicle Engineer
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience within a workshop or fleet environment
• Experience using engineering tools, workshop equipment, and vehicle diagnostic systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures within engineering and transport environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays where required

Why Join Arriva UK Bus?

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Career progression within a leading UK transport operator
• Ongoing training and development programmes
• Free or discounted bus travel
• Stable, long-term engineering careers
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop new skills