Arriva

Pan-European bus and rail transport operator

PSV Shift Engineer

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWare, UK£25.75 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering, with time-served experience.
Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques.
Confidence working independently and following technical instructions.
Good mechanical skills and experience using workshop tools and equipment.
Physical fitness to carry out manual handling tasks.
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

Carry out thorough daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues.
Respond to on-road breakdowns, diagnose faults, and complete minor repairs where possible.
Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop.
Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards.
Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records.
Work collaboratively with fellow engineers, supervisors, operations teams, and wider teams to keep services running and strive for continuous improvements.

PSV Shift Engineer – Ware

At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many communities in between, millions of journeys rely on us every year. Our engineering teams sit at the heart of this mission—ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to serve the people who depend on us.

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the performance, safety, and reliability of our vehicles. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our services running smoothly and our customers moving every day.

Shift Pattern

5 days over 7, Early and late shifts covering 0500-2230

Pay & Benefits

£25.75 per hour
Overtime rate: £38.62 per hour
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to shopping discounts via the village app
Bus pass for you and eligible family members

What You’ll Do

Carry out thorough daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues
Respond to on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible
Support both planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop
Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards
Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
Work collaboratively with fellow engineers, supervisors, operations teams and wider teams to keep services running and strive for continuous improvements

What We’re Looking For

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering with time served experience.
Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques
Confidence working independently and following technical instructions
Good mechanical skills with experience using workshop tools and equipment
Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends

Apply now to join Arriva and help us deliver clean, sustainable and reliable transport to our customers, supporting a greener future.

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About the Company

Arriva

Pan-European bus and rail transport operator

Arriva runs bus, rail, and other passenger services across multiple European countries, coordinating operations through a network of local operators. Its products work by managing timetables, routes, maintenance, and customer service to provide organized public transit while pursuing fleet decarbonization. It differentiates itself with a history of cross-border expansion and a pan-European footprint under private ownership, focusing on growth and efficiency. Its goal is to deliver reliable, accessible, and cleaner transportation across 10 European countries while expanding services and reducing emissions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Sunderland, United Kingdom
Founded: 1938

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