About The Role

Join Arriva London as a Skilled 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.