Skilled Night Bus Mechanic

Job description

Join Arriva London as a Skilled Night Bus Mechanic! Enfield Arriva London is seeking skilled and motivated PSV Engineers to fill full-time, permanent positions across our Enfield garage. We also have vacencies through London.

Role Overview

As a PSV Engineer, you’ll be responsible for performing planned and preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and conducting reactive repairs on our fleet of London buses. You’ll work to the high standards set by both Arriva and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting fixed periodic servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs to meet Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Improving vehicle reliability through continuous maintenance and proactive repairs.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT, executing planned preventative maintenance, and conducting quality checks.
• Diagnosing vehicle faults and ensuring maintenance aligns with Arriva’s high standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications in PSV/HGV maintenance and repair, with a minimum of NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent international qualification (proof required).
• Candidates without formal qualifications may be considered if they have at least 5 years of experience in PSV/HGV repair and maintenance.
• A full UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer.
• Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical.

Why Join Arriva?

• Competitive Pay £24.85 for each shift - when completing charghand duties
• Guaranteed Christmas Bonus: A £500 payment to brighten your holiday season.
• Permanent Employment: Secure full-time roles with overtime opportunities at enhanced rates.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career progression, including High Voltage/EV training and upskilling.
• Technical Training: Access to industry-leading training courses and certifications.
• Travel Benefits: Free travel on TFL-operated transport (Bus, Underground, London Overground, DLR, Tramlink) for you and one household member.
• Licence Support: Assistance with PCV licence training and testing if required.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access to Arriva Village, offering retail discounts worth up to £1,200 annually.
• Holiday Entitlement: 20 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days after five years, plus bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Arriva Workplace Pension.
• Career Development: Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Enfield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £48,000 and £56,000 Per Month

Published at

01-11-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English