PSV Shift Engineer

Arriva Group; Ware; On-site; GBP 29,265 - 41,681; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to shopping discounts via the village app

Bus pass for you and eligible family members

Job summary

Arriva Group in Ware seeks a PSV Shift Engineer to maintain the performance and safety of our vehicles. You will conduct thorough vehicle inspections and be involved in both planned and unplanned maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering and strong mechanical skills. The position offers competitive pay of £25.75 per hour, overtime opportunities, and various benefits including annual leave and a family bus pass.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques.
• Good mechanical skills with experience using workshop tools and equipment.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible.
• Support both planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop.

Skills

Industry standards understanding

Diagnostic techniques

Mechanical skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering

Tools

Workshop tools and equipment

Job description

PSV Shift Engineer – Ware

At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many communities in between, millions of journeys rely on us every year. Our engineering teams sit at the heart of this mission—ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to serve the people who depend on us.

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the performance, safety and reliability of our vehicles. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our services running smoothly and our customers moving every day.

Shift Pattern

5 days over 7, Early and late shifts covering 0500-2230

Pay & Benefits

• £25.75 per hour
• Overtime rate: £38.62 per hour
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to shopping discounts via the village app
• Bus pass for you and eligible family members

What You’ll Do

• Carry out thorough daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues
• Respond to on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible
• Support both planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards
• Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
• Work collaboratively with fellow engineers, supervisors, operations teams and wider teams to keep services running and strive for continuous improvements

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering with time served experience.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques
• Confidence working independently and following technical instructions
• Good mechanical skills with experience using workshop tools and equipment
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends