PSV Shift Engineer – Diagnostics & Free Bus Pass

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Free bus pass

Village App discounts

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking a Shift Engineer for our Harlow engineering team. The role focuses on maintaining vehicle safety, performance, and reliability to keep services running smoothly every day.

The position offers a 5:30–22:00 weekday pattern with weekend coverage, overtime at £38.48 per hour, and benefits including 25 days leave and a free bus pass for you and eligible family members. Physical work and independence are key requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and safety procedures.
• Good mechanical skills and ability to use workshop tools.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues.
• Attend on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible.
• Support 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 engineers, supervisors, and operations teams to keep services running and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical skills

Safety procedures

Independent working

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV/HGV Engineering

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is seeking a Shift Engineer for our Harlow engineering team. The role focuses on maintaining vehicle safety, performance, and reliability to keep services running smoothly every day.

The position offers a 5:30–22:00 weekday pattern with weekend coverage, overtime at £38.48 per hour, and benefits including 25 days leave and a free bus pass for you and eligible family members. Physical work and independence are key requirements.