Engineering technician/Engineer

Arriva; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transport organization in Tees Valley is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician/Engineer. The role involves maintaining PCV vehicles at the Darlington Depot with shift work. Key responsibilities include servicing, repairs, and vehicle fault diagnosis, adhering to high standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in PSV/HGV maintenance. Benefits include competitive hourly rates, 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and a free bus pass for family members.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Free bus pass for family

Qualifications

• Experience in PSV/HGV maintenance with recognized qualifications.
• Ability to work safely and unsupervised to set standards.
• Inspection of vehicles with IRTEC accreditation is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and diagnose faults.
• Ensure vehicle reliability and maintenance standards are met.

Skills

Knowledge of PSV / HGV maintenance

Ability to work unsupervised

Electrical knowledge

Education

Level 3 NVQ in a relevant subject

Job description

Overview

Arriva isn’t just one of the biggest transport organisations in the area. We’re one of the biggest in Europe, which means more opportunities for you.

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our garage as a Engineering Technician / Engineer reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, whilst maintaining the fleet of PCV vehicles here at our Darlington Depot (this will involve shift work including earlies, lates and weekends)

Responsibilities

• Shifts are 5 over 7 Sunday to Saturday (hours to be confirmed at interview)
• Competitive Salary with x1.5 time overtime
• Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Continuous improvement of vehicle standards
• MOT preparation
• Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA)

Requirements

• Knowledge of PSV / HGV maintenance with recognised qualifications (E.G level 3 NVQ)
• Can work safely and unsupervised to pre-set standards and guidelines
• Electrical knowledge is desirable but not necessary
• A PCV license is desirable but not necessary
• Inspection of vehicles for the scheduled maintenance (training can be provided) with IRTEC accreditation favourable

Benefits

• £16.82-£18.95 per hour DOE
• 25 Days Holiday
• Contributory pension scheme
• Great prospects for a rewarding career with progression and promotion opportunities
• Free Bus pass for you and your family