Skilled Shift Engineer

SKILLED SHIFT ENGINEER

Guildford depot in Surrey

£36,300pa basic, plus overtime and a £2,000 welcome bonus*

*terms and conditions apply

Arriva is a division of Deutsche Bahn AG, a leading worldwide provider of transport and logistics services. Arriva Southern Counties is part of Arriva’s UK Bus division and locally operates some 600 buses in an area stretching from north Essex, across Kent and Medway to the Surrey / Hampshire border.

We are seeking to recruit a skilled shift engineer to work at our Guildford depot, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager. The primary responsibility of the role is the maintenance and servicing of our fleet of buses to DVSA standards. The fleet is varied and comprises double decks, single decks and midi-buses. You will possess comprehensive engineering skills and be quality motivated, with proven experience of servicing and repairing vehicles, in addition to preventative maintenance. Applicants will also possess relevant engineering qualifications. You must demonstrate the ability to work to a high standard to meet the company policies and procedures in respect of vehicle repairs and maintenance. Applicants should possess excellent diagnostic skills and a solid understanding of Department of Transport / DVSA maintenance standards will be essential.

The successful candidate will be a motivated team player, who can work effectively unsupervised and use your own initiative to solve problems. Personal qualities should include:

•           Flexible approach to hours of work. The role will involve shift work and please note that the shift comprises some weekend work,

•           Self-motivated,

•           Good communications skills, verbal and written,

•           Team-player,

•           Awareness and adherence to all health and safety matters,

•           Car license essential desirable. PCV license holders preferred, although training will be provided for Non-PCV license holders.

In return we offer a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, and concessionary travel for employees, partner and children.

To apply, please send your current CV together and covering letter to:  

Tony Ward, Engineering Director, Arriva Southern Counties wardt.sc@arriva.co.uk

Closing date for applications is: Friday 7 August 2015

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