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PSV Shift Engineer

United Kingdom, Harlow 26.00 GBP / Hour · Job Posted February 19, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

What we offer

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Free bus pass for you and eligible family members
  • Access to shopping discounts via the Village App

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