Arriva Group
PSV Shift Engineer
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Shift Engineer – Harlow
At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the communities between, millions of journeys rely on us every year. Our engineering teams are at the heart of this mission—keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for service.
We’re looking for a skilled Shift Engineer to join our Harlow engineering team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining vehicle safety, performance, and reliability, helping ensure our services run smoothly every day.
Shift Pattern
- Monday – Friday: 05:30 – 22:00
- Saturday: 06:00 – 22:00
- Sunday: 14:00 – 22:00 (Shift coverage within these operating hours)
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- £26 per hour, overtime rate: £38.48 per hour
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Free bus pass for you and eligible family members
- Access to shopping discounts via the Village App
Responsibilities
- Carry out daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues
- Attend on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible
- Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop
- Ensure all work complies with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards
- Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
- Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and operations teams to maintain service reliability and drive continuous improvement
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Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering, with time-served experience
- Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostics
- Independent worker who can follow technical instructions confidently
- Good mechanical skills and experience using workshop tools and equipment
- Physically fit, with the ability to perform manual handling tasks
- Flexible approach to shift work, including weekends
Application
If you’re an experienced engineer who takes pride in keeping vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready, we’d love to hear from you.
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