Skilled Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Skilled Engineer to join their team in Dartford. This role involves performing essential maintenance and repairs on a fleet of London buses, ensuring compliance with high standards set by regulatory bodies. The company offers extensive training opportunities, including EV training and diagnostics, along with a supportive work environment. Employees enjoy various perks, including free travel on TFL services and retail discounts. If you are passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking for a rewarding career, this opportunity could be perfect for you!

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme worth £500

Overtime at enhanced rates

On the job training & development

Free travel on TFL operated transport links

Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts

Arriva Wellbeing Support

Annual Health Screening

20 days plus bank holidays

Full PPE and Workwear provided

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ level 2 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance required.
• 5+ years experience in PSV/HGV/Light vehicle repair considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs to London buses to strict standards.
• Conduct vehicle fault diagnosis and ensure reliability.

Skills

Diagnostic fault finding

Planned and preventative maintenance

Vehicle repairs

MOT preparation

Education

NVQ level 2 in PSV/HGV/Light vehicle maintenance

Equivalent international qualification

Job description

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Engineer to join Arriva London, based at Tottenham Garage.

As a PSV Mechanic, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated London buses, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).

What Arriva can offer you:

• Refer a friend scheme worth £500
• Overtime at enhanced rates
• On the job training & development – High Voltage Level 1-4 /EV training, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation & diagnostics training
• Free travel on TFL operated transport links (Bus/Underground/London Overground/DLR/Tramlink) for you and a nominee
• We will train you and upgrade your licence to drive a bus!
• Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
• Arriva Wellbeing Support and Annual Health Screening
• 20 days plus bank holidays (Rising to 25 after 5 years' service)
• Full PPE and Workwear provided

The role will involve:

• Servicing, maintenance, inspection and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards
• Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability
• MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks
• Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA)
• Various working shift patterns available – Please get in touch to discuss hours that suit your lifestyle

Requirements:

• Qualifications for PSV/ HGV/ Light vehicle maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 2 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation)
• If you are not qualified, applications will be considered from candidates with at least 5 years’ experience in repair and maintenance of PSV/ HGV/ Light vehicle
• A full UK driving licence (6 points or less)
• Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical