Skilled Engineer

Arriva Group; Grays; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme worth £500

Overtime at enhanced rates

Free travel on TFL operated transport links

Access to the Arriva Village discounts

Health support and annual health screening

20 days plus bank holidays (increases to 25 after 5 years)

Full PPE and workwear provided

Job summary

Arriva Group is looking for a Skilled Engineer to join at Grays Garage in England. This role involves conducting planned and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting a fleet of London buses. Applicants should be qualified at NVQ level 2 or have equivalent experience in PSV/HGV/Light vehicle maintenance.

The company offers extensive training, a refer-a-friend scheme, and benefits such as free travel on public transport and a workplace pension. Various shift patterns are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent international qualification required.
• 5+ years of experience in PSV/HGV/Light vehicle maintenance will be considered.
• Full UK driving license (6 points or less) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, inspection, and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability.
• MOT preparation and quality checks.

Skills

PSV/HGV/Light vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle reliability improvement

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Engineer to join Arriva London, based at Grays 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)
• Arriva Workplace Pension
• 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