Running Shift Engineer Job at Arriva London South Limited (Thornton Heath)

Running Shift Engineer

Arriva London South Limited

Location:
United Kingdom , Thornton Heath

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

22.47 - 25.51 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

At Arriva UK Bus, we connect people and communities across the country, operating services from London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and many more towns and cities in between. Every year, millions of journeys are made on our buses, helping people get to work, school, and the places that matter most. We are committed to delivering top-tier service to our customers and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future for the capital. Based at our Thornton Heath Garage, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a fleet of London buses to ensure they stay in tip-top shape and keep our passengers safe.

Job Responsibility:

Performing servicing, inspections, and repairs to the highest standards (DVSA and Arriva standards exceed the norm!)
Carrying out diagnostic fault finding and contributing to the continuous improvement of vehicle reliability
Preparing buses for MOTs and supporting preventative maintenance campaigns to keep our fleet in peak condition
Working a 7/3/7/4 rotating shift pattern, including both early and late shifts

Requirements:

NVQ Level 2 or higher in PSV, HGV maintenance (or an equivalent international qualification)
Alternatively, at least 5 years’ hands-on experience in the repair and maintenance of PSV/HGV
A full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 penalty points)
A valid PCV/PSV licence
The ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical

What we offer:

Refer a Friend: Get £500 for recommending someone to join the team!
Enhanced Training & Development: We invest in your growth with training in High Voltage Levels 1–4, EV training, IRTEC accreditation, diagnostics, roadside assistance, and much more!
Free Travel: Enjoy free travel on all Transport for London services (Bus, Underground, London Overground, DLR, Tramlink) for you and a nominee
Bus Licence Training: We’ll train you and upgrade your licence to drive a bus
Access to Arriva Village: Save up to £1,200 annually with retail discounts and offers
Health & Wellbeing: Take care of yourself with our wellbeing support and annual health screenings
Generous Holiday: 20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 25 days after 5 years of service
Pension Scheme: We’ve got your future covered with our company pension plan
Full PPE & Workwear: You’ll be fully equipped with everything you need to work safely and comfortably

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 20, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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