Skilled Shift Engineer

arriva; Norwood; Sur place; GBP 34 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Bus travel benefits

Career progression

Training and development

Long-term career

Résumé du poste

Arriva UK Bus is recruiting skilled Engineers to join our expanding engineering teams across the business. Whether your background is in PSV, HGV, mechanical, automotive, rail, heavy plant, or commercial vehicle repair, this is a long-term engineering career with a leading UK operator.

As an Engineer, you will maintain and improve our fleet and infrastructure, ensuring vehicles remain safe, reliable, and operational for millions of passengers daily.

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.
• Experience using engineering tools, workshop equipment, and vehicle diagnostic systems.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Teamwork

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Driving licence

Formation

NVQ Level 3 PSV/Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Description du poste

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.

Key Responsibilities - Engineer / PSV Engineer / HGV Technician

• 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 programmes
• Free or discounted bus travel
• Stable, long-term engineering careers
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop new skills