PSV/HGV Mechanic

We are looking for experienced and ambitious PSV Engineers to join Arriva, based at our Northfleet 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, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).
As a team, we are dedicated to working towards delivering a safe, reliable, clean and efficient service to meet the needs of our customers. Our Engineering Team is a core function of our business, and each engineer's contribution goes a long way in ensuring all our vehicles operate in safe and roadworthy condition.
What Arriva can offer you:
GBP20.43 per hour (Mon-Fri), GBP25.77 per hour (Sat-Sun)
Full-Time Permanent Employment with Overtime available
Fantastic career progression, High Voltage/EV training and upskilling opportunities
Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family residing within the same household
If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to GBP1,200 per year
Access to the Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health & Wellbeing Support)
20 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
Arriva Workplace Pension
The role 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)
Shift work required - Working any 5 days out of 7 (earlies or lates) + 10hrs overtime built into the working week
Requirements:
Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 2 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation)
If you are not qualified, applications may be considered from candidates with at least 5 years' experience in repair and maintenance of PSV/HGV
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._
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: GBP20.43 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free or subsidised travel
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Northfleet, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
Do you have Level 2 or 3 NVQ or equivalent qualifications in Heavy Vehicle?
Experience:
PSV/HGV Mechanic: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: R-021788