Engineer - Thornton Heath

Arriva Limited

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Thornton Heath Garage (TH) Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 31, 2026 Last posted March 31, 2026
Job description

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for a PSV Mechanic to join Arriva London, based at Thornton Heath Garage.

As a PSV Mechanic, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated London buses, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).

What Arriva can offer you:

  • Opportunity to earn up to £24.20 per hour
  • Refer a friend scheme worth £500
  • Overtime at enhanced rates
  • On the job training & development – High Voltage Level 1-4 /EV training, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation & diagnostics training
  • Free travel on TFL operated transport links (Bus/Underground/London Overground/DLR/Tramlink) for you and a nominee
  • We will train you and upgrade your licence to drive a bus!
  • Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
  • Arriva Wellbeing Support and Annual Health Screening
  • 20 days plus bank holidays (Rising to 25 after 5 years' service)
  • Arriva Workplace Pension
  • Full PPE and Workwear provided

The role will involve:

  • Servicing, maintenance, inspection 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)
  • Various working shift patterns available – Please get in touch to discuss hours that suit your lifestyle

Requirements:

  • Qualifications for PSV/ HGV/ Light vehicle maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 2 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation)
  • If you are not qualified, applications will be considered from candidates with at least 5 years’ experience in repair and maintenance of PSV/ HGV/ Light vehicle
  • 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 London 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, repairs, diagnostics, and inspections on buses to meet safety standards.

Job title

engineer - thornton heath

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Thornton Heath, onsite work only

Salary

Opportunity to earn up to £24.20 per hour

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

psv qualificationshgv repairvehicle maintenancediagnosticsuk driving license

Preferred skills

electric vehicle trainingmot preparationdiagnostics training

Specializations

vehicle maintenancediagnosticsbus repair
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Thornton Heath, UK

On-site City