Shift Engineer – Harlow

At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the communities between, millions of journeys rely on us every year. Our engineering teams are at the heart of this mission — keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for service.

We’re looking for a skilled Shift Engineer to join our Harlow engineering team. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in maintaining vehicle safety, performance, and reliability, helping ensure our services run smoothly every day.

Shift Pattern

• Monday – Friday: 05:30 – 22:00
• Saturday: 06:00 – 22:00
• Sunday: 14:00 – 22:00

(Shift coverage within these operating hours)

Pay & Benefits

• £26 per hour
• Overtime rate: £38.48 per hour
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free bus pass for you and eligible family members
• Access to shopping discounts via the Village App

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues
• Attend on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards
• Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
• Work collaboratively with engineers, supervisors, and operations teams to keep services running and support continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering, with time-served experience
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostics
• Confident working independently and following technical instructions
• Good mechanical skills and experience using workshop tools and equipment
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Flexible approach to shift work, including weekends

Apply NowIf you’re an experienced engineer who takes pride in keeping vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready, we’d love to hear from you.