PSV Shift Engineer

• 5 days over 7, Early and late shifts covering 0500-0030

• £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

• 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

• 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

At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and countless towns and cities in between, millions of journeys are made on our buses every year. We connect people with work, school, and the places that matter most.

We are looking for Skilled Shift Engineer to organise and oversee the work of fitters within a depot environment, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities
• Organise jobs within the workshop or depot according to priorities and staff/material availability
• Manage any external contractors working at the depot
• Ensure all Health & Safety policies are followed by staff and visitors
• Monitor stock levels of materials and components
• Liaise with other departments regarding workloads and deadlines
• Keep accurate records of work completed and maintain required documentation
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation throughout the workshop or depot

Qualifications & Skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing staff and handling Health & Safety matters
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
• Highly motivated with strong leadership abilities
• Proven ability to take ownership and accountability
• Experience using computerised systems

What Arriva Can Offer You

• £25.75 , time and half overtime pay
• Full-time permanent role
• 5 over 7, rotational shifts - 04:00 - 00:30
• Career progression opportunities
• Dedicated 1-to-1 mentoring
• Access to training courses and certifications
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member living in the same household
• Access to the Arriva Village – retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
• 20 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Arriva workplace pension