Skilled Shift Engineer

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and overtime

Career progression within Arriva UK

Ongoing training and development

Free or discounted bus travel

Stable long-term engineering careers

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled Engineers to join our growing engineering teams across the business. Whether your background is in PSV engineering, HGV maintenance, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, rail, heavy plant, or commercial vehicle repair, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term engineering career with one of the UK’s leading transport operators.

As an Engineer at Arriva, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our fleet and infrastructure, helping

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience as PSV Engineer, HGV Technician, Bus Mechanic, Vehicle Technician or Heavy Vehicle Engineer.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience in a workshop or fleet environment.
• Able to read engineering drawings, schematics, manuals and documentation.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on buses, PSVs, vehicles, and engineering equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Complete repairs, modifications, and upgrades following DVSA, safety and engineering standards.
• Support fleet reliability through fault finding and problem solving.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, inspection reports and maintenance documentation.
• Work collaboratively with workshop teams, supervisors and operational departments.
• Support continuous improvement to improve vehicle reliability and workshop efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and apprentices.

Skills

PSV/HGV maintenance

Diagnostic & fault-finding

Teamwork & collaboration

Health & safety awareness

Independent worker

Flexibility for shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 (PSV/Heavy Vehicle)

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is looking for skilled and experienced Engineers to join our growing engineering teams across the business. Whether your background is in PSV engineering, HGV maintenance, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, rail, heavy plant, or commercial vehicle repair, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term engineering career with one of the UK’s leading transport operators.

As an Engineer at Arriva, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our fleet and infrastructure, helping ensure our vehicles remain safe, reliable, and fully operational for the millions of passengers who rely on our services every day.

• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on buses, PSVs, vehicles, and engineering equipment
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment
• Complete repairs, modifications, and upgrades in line with DVSA, safety, and engineering standards
• Support fleet reliability through effective fault finding and technical problem solving
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Maintain accurate engineering records, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation
• Work collaboratively with workshop teams, supervisors, and operational departments
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve vehicle reliability and workshop efficiency
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and apprentices where required

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Previous experience as a PSV Engineer, HGV Technician, Bus Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Engineer, or Heavy Vehicle Engineer
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience within a workshop or fleet environment
• Experience using engineering tools, workshop equipment, and vehicle diagnostic systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures within engineering and transport environments
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship
• Full UK driving licence preferred
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays where required

Why Join Arriva UK Bus?

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• Career progression within a leading UK transport operator
• Ongoing training and development programmesFree or discounted bus travel
• Stable, long-term engineering careers
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop new skills