Bus Maintenance Specialist

5 days ago


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

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious PSV Engineer to join our team at Arriva Kent Thameside Limited. As a PSV Engineer, 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.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs to meet Arriva and DVSA standards
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of vehicle reliability
  • Prepare vehicles for MOT, conduct planned preventative maintenance campaigns, and perform quality checks
  • Diagnose vehicle faults and ensure reliability and maintenance meet Arriva standards
  • Respond to roadside breakdowns

**Requirements:**

  • Qualifications in PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent international qualification
  • A full UK driving licence with 6 points or less
  • Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical
  • Competitive hourly rate of £21.03
  • Full-time, permanent contract with rotating shifts
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x per hour (Monday-Saturday) and 2x (£42.06 per hour) on Sundays
  • Fantastic career progression opportunities
  • Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member
  • Training provided for PCV licence
  • Access to 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

**About Us:**

At Arriva Kent Thameside Limited, we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing clean, sustainable, and reliable transport services.



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