Skilled Shift Engineer

arriva; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Free bus travel

Career progression

Wellbeing service

Pension

Discounts

Job summary

Arriva in Southend is seeking an experienced PSV Mechanic to join our depot team. You will carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards, diagnosing faults and implementing reliable fixes across a fleet of buses and coaches.

The role offers 40 hours per week, full-time permanent contract, and overtime opportunities. NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV or equivalent is required, along with a UK driving licence and a PCV pre-employment medical.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV maintenance or equivalent.
• Full UK driving licence (6 points or less).
• Pass pre-employment PCV medical.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs to maintain reliability.
• MOT preparation and preventative maintenance campaigns.
• Attend roadside breakdowns as required.

Skills

PSV maintenance

Diagnostic fault finding

Preventative maintenance

Roadside breakdown response

Education

NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV maintenance

Job description

We are looking for experienced and ambitious Skilled Shift PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Southend depot.

As a PSV Engineer, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated buses & coaches, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA.

What Arriva can offer you as a PSV Mechanic:

• £22.90 per hour
• £34.35 per hour for Overtime.
• 40 hours per week
• Full-time, permanent contract.
• Overtime availability.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Fantastic career progression.
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family
• If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
• Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
• Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support.
• Arriva Workplace Pension.

The role of a PSV Mechanic will involve:

• Servicing, maintenance 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).
• Attending roadside breakdowns.

Requirements of a PSV Mechanic:

• Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 3 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation).
• A full UK driving licence (6 points or less).
• Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical.

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.