Skilled Engineer - Dartford

Arriva; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Dartford is seeking a Running Shift Engineer to ensure the maintenance of its bus fleet. Responsibilities include servicing and fault diagnosis to meet strict Arriva and DVSA standards. Candidates must have NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in vehicle maintenance. This role offers comprehensive perks including training, free travel, and enhanced overtime pay.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme worth £500

Overtime at enhanced rates

On the job training & development

Free travel on TFL transport links

Access to retail discounts up to £1,200 per year

Annual Health Screening

20 days leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualifications for PSV/HGV/light vehicle maintenance required.
• Minimum of NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• At least 5 years of experience considered if not qualified.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Perform MOT preparation and planned preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose vehicle faults and ensure maintenance is kept to standards.

Skills

Maintenance of PSV/HGV/Light vehicles

Diagnostic fault finding

Vehicle inspection

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

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An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for a Running ShiftEngineer to join Arriva London, based at Dartford Garage.

Your rowould 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.

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