Posted 5 weeks ago

PSV Shift Engineer

Harlow Bus Depot, United Kingdom 🇬🇧

Hiring entity: Arriva Kent Thameside Limited

Onsite
Full Time

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)

Pay & Benefits

£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

What You’ll Be Doing

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 is completed in line with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards
Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
Work collaboratively with engineers, supervisors, and operations teams to keep services running and support continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering, with time-served experience
Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostics
Confident working independently and following technical instructions
Good mechanical skills and experience using workshop tools and equipment
Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
Flexible approach to shift work, including weekends