Shift Electrician

Arriva Merseyside Limited; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a skilled PSV Electrician to work at the St Helens depot. This permanent position involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of buses, ensuring compliance with safety and reliability standards. As part of a dedicated team, you'll receive ongoing training, opportunities for career progression, and enjoy perks such as free bus travel for you and your family.

Benefits

Free bus travel for you and a family member

20 days holiday, increasing to 25 after 5 years

Overalls and PPE provided

Access to retail discounts worth up to £1,200 annually

Ongoing training in various areas

Qualifications

• Qualifications in HGV/PSV maintenance needed.
• Experience in HGV/PSV repair may be accepted if not qualified.
• Full UK driving licence required (6 points or fewer).

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and repairs to PSV vehicles.
• Conduct diagnostic fault finding and MOT preparations.
• Ensure compliance with DVSA standards.

Skills

Maintenance

Diagnostic Fault Finding

Auto Electrics

Education

NVQ level 2 in HGV/PSV maintenance

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced and ambitious PSV Electrician to join Arriva, based at our St Helens Depot.

As a PSV Electrician, your role will involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, diagnostic fault finding, and reactive repairs on a fleet of commercially operated buses, adhering to the standards set by Arriva and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).

Our team is dedicated to delivering a safe, reliable, clean, and efficient service to meet customer needs. Each engineer's contribution is vital to ensuring our vehicles are safe and roadworthy.

What Arriva can offer you:

• Full-Time Permanent Employment with Overtime available
• Opportunities for technical or managerial career progression
• Ongoing training, including High Voltage/EV, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation, and diagnostics
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member residing within the same household
• If you don't have a PCV licence, we will train you to drive a bus!
• Access to the Arriva Village with retail discounts worth up to £1,200 annually
• 20 days holiday, increasing to 25 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Overalls and PPE provided

The role will involve:

• Servicing, maintenance, and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards
• Improving vehicle reliability
• MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance, and quality checks
• Auto (PSV) electrics and fault diagnosis, ensuring reliability and maintenance standards are met
• Flexible working patterns – please contact us to discuss hours that suit your lifestyle

Requirements:

• Qualifications in HGV/PSV maintenance and repair – NVQ level 2 or equivalent (confirmation needed)
• Experience in HGV/PSV repair and maintenance may be considered if not qualified
• A full UK driving licence (6 points or fewer)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical

APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team and help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable, and reliable transport services for a greener future.

A shift electrician position is available at our St Helens depot, Monday to Friday, with additional overtime at an enhanced rate. Duties include servicing our PSV fleet, diagnostic work, breakdowns, and MOT preparation.