Bus Maintenance Technician

2 weeks ago


Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Arriva Kent Thameside Limited Full time

We are seeking a skilled Bus Maintenance Technician to join our team at Arriva Kent Thameside Limited, based at our Colchester Depot.

As a Bus Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, diagnostic fault finding, and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated buses and coaches, adhering to Arriva and DVSA standards.

The role involves:

  • 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)
  • Attending roadside breakdowns

Requirements:

  • Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 3 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation)
  • A full UK driving licence (6 points or less)
  • Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical
  • £21.03 PER HOUR
  • Full-time, permanent contract - 38 hours per week - Rotating Shifts
  • Overtime is Paid at 1.5x (31.56 per hour) Monday- Saturday & 2x (£42.06 per hour) Sunday
  • Fantastic career progression
  • Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family
  • If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus
  • Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
  • Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support)
  • 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Arriva Workplace Pension

At Arriva, we value diversity and inclusion, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.

We're looking for talented individuals who share our passion for delivering clean, sustainable, and reliable transport services to our customers.


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