Skilled Engineer

Arriva Limited

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Hemel Hempstead Bus Depot Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 21, 2025 Last posted April 1, 2026
Job description

We are looking for experienced and ambitious Skilled Shift PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Hemel Hempstead 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:

  • £25 per hour

  • £37.50 per hour for overtime

  • Overtime availability.

  • Full-time, permanent contract.

  • 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.

APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.

 

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.

About this role

Summary

Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on buses and coaches.

Job title

Skilled Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Located in Hemel Hempstead; remote work not allowed.

Salary

£25 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PSV maintenanceHGV maintenanceNVQ level 3UK driving licencePCV medical

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

PSVmaintenancediagnosticsrepairsHGV
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hemel Hempstead, UK

On-site City