Skilled Engineer

Arriva TrainCare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Enhanced Overtime Rates

Refer a Friend Scheme £500

Job summary

Arriva London is seeking a Skilled Engineer to maintain and repair buses to high standards in London. You will perform planned maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs to ensure safety and reliability of a commercial bus fleet.

Candidates should have PSV/HGV maintenance experience, a valid UK driving license (≤6 points), and ideally a PCV license. Medical and DVSA standards knowledge are essential, with on-site shifts offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in PSV/HGV or light vehicle maintenance.
• Full UK Driving License with no more than 6 points.
• PCV license preferred or willing to obtain one.
• Pass a PCV pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reactive repairs on a fleet of commercial buses.
• Ensure servicing, inspections, and repairs meet Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Assist with MOT preparation and preventative maintenance campaigns.
• Improve bus reliability through proactive maintenance and diagnostics.

Skills

PSV/HGV maintenance

Driving license

Fault diagnosis

Preventative maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostics equipment

Job description

## Skilled EngineerApply: Edmonton Garage (EC): Full time: Posted Today: JR029480**Join Arriva London as a Skilled Engineer and Help Power a Sustainable Future**Are you an experienced engineer passionate about maintaining and repairing buses to the highest standards? Join Arriva London, where you’ll be part of a dedicated team ensuring reliable and sustainable transportation services across the capital. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional who takes pride in keeping London’s buses running smoothly and safely.**What We’re Looking For**To succeed in this role, you’ll need:* **Relevant Qualifications**: PSV, HGV, or light vehicle maintenance and repair (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent). We’ll also consider candidates with 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience if you’re not formally qualified.* **Full UK Driving License**: Must have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points.* **PCV License**: A PCV license is preferred, or you must be willing to obtain one.* **Medical Fitness**: Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical.* **Commitment to Quality**: A passion for delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality maintenance work.**Your Role**As a Skilled Engineer, you will:* Perform **planned and preventative maintenance**, fault diagnosis, and reactive repairs on a fleet of commercial buses.* Ensure that all vehicle servicing, inspections, and repairs meet **Arriva and DVSA standards**.* Assist with **MOT preparation**, preventative maintenance campaigns, and quality checks.* Improve bus reliability through continuous monitoring, maintenance, and repair.* Enjoy flexible shift patterns that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle – we’ll discuss the available options with you.**What Arriva Can Offer You*** **Competitive Salary**: We offer a competitive salary package.* **Enhanced Overtime Rates**: Get rewarded for your hard work with generous overtime pay.* **Refer a Friend Scheme**: Earn £500 for each successful referral.* **On-the-Job Training & Development**: We provide training such as High Voltage Level 1-4/EV training, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation, and diagnostics training.* **Free Travel**: Enjoy free travel on all TFL-operated transport services for you and a nominee.* **License Upgrades**: We’ll support you in upgrading your license to drive a bus.* **Wellbeing Support**: Benefit from annual health screenings and access to Arriva’s wellbeing programs.* **Generous Leave**: 20 days of leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 5 years of service.* **Workplace Pension**: Secure your future with our workplace pension plan.* **Full PPE and Workwear**: We provide all necessary protective gear to keep you safe on the job.**Apply Now**Join the Arriva London team and help us create a greener, more reliable future for public transport in London.