Skilled Engineer
Arriva
Skilled Engineer
Arriva
Pan-European bus and rail transport operator
Join Arriva London as a Engineer and Help Power a Sustainable Future
Are you an experienced engineer passionate about maintaining and repairing buses to the highest standards? Join Arriva London, where you’ll be part of a dedicated team ensuring reliable and sustainable transportation services across the capital. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional who takes pride in keeping London’s buses running smoothly and safely.
What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
Relevant Qualifications: PSV, HGV, or light vehicle maintenance and repair (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent). We’ll also consider candidates with 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience if you’re not formally qualified.
Full UK Driving License: Must have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points.
PCV License: A PCV license is preferred, or you must be willing to obtain one.
Medical Fitness: Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical.
Commitment to Quality: A passion for delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality maintenance work.
Your Role
As a Skilled Engineer, you will:
Perform planned and preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and reactive repairs on a fleet of commercial buses.
Ensure that all vehicle servicing, inspections, and repairs meet Arriva and DVSA standards.
Assist with MOT preparation, preventative maintenance campaigns, and quality checks.
Improve bus reliability through continuous monitoring, maintenance, and repair.
Enjoy flexible shift patterns that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle – we’ll discuss the available options with you.
What Arriva Can Offer You
Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package.
Enhanced Overtime Rates: Get rewarded for your hard work with generous overtime pay.
Refer a Friend Scheme: Earn £500 for each successful referral.
On-the-Job Training & Development: We provide training such as High Voltage Level 1-4/EV training, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation, and diagnostics training.
Free Travel: Enjoy free travel on all TFL-operated transport services for you and a nominee.
License Upgrades: We’ll support you in upgrading your license to drive a bus.
Wellbeing Support: Benefit from annual health screenings and access to Arriva’s wellbeing programs.
Generous Leave: 20 days of leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 5 years of service.
Workplace Pension: Secure your future with our workplace pension plan.
Full PPE and Workwear: We provide all necessary protective gear to keep you safe on the job.
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Join the Arriva London team and help us create a greener, more reliable future for public transport in London.
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.
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