Skilled Shift Engineer

Arriva Limited

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Southend Bus Depot Until 9/27/2026 First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

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

  • £22.90 per hour
  • £34.35 per hour for Overtime.
  • 40 hours per week
  • Full-time, permanent contract.
  • Overtime availability.
  • 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

Maintain and repair buses, diagnose faults, ensure vehicle reliability, and perform roadside breakdowns.

Job title

Skilled Shift Engineer

Experience level

null

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Southend Bus Depot, on-site work only.

Salary

£22.90 per hour, £34.35 per hour for Overtime.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PSV/HGV maintenanceNVQ level 3UK driving licencemedical clearance

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

PSVmaintenancefault diagnosisvehicle repair
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site