Day Fitter
arriva merseyside
đ bootle bus depot united kingdomđ 5mo agođ workday
Job Description
**đ§ Day Shift Fitter â Keep the City Moving**
**Location:** Merseyside
**Company:** Arriva Merseyside
**ÂŁ19.98 P/H plus benefits**
Buses donât fix themselves. Thatâs where you come in.
Weâre looking for a skilled **Day Shift Fitter** to join our engineering team, keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready to roll. Every repair you make, every inspection you complete, helps thousands of passengers get where they need to beâon time, every time.
### đ ď¸ What Youâll Be Doing
Youâll be the heartbeat of our daytime operations, making sure our buses are road-ready and performing at their best:
* Carry out **routine servicing, inspections, and MOT preparation**
* Diagnose and fix **mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults**
* Repair and replace key components â from **engines and gearboxes to brakes and wiring**
* Complete job cards and reports with precision (no mystery paperwork here)
* Work closely with the wider team to **minimise downtime and maximise availability**
* Keep the workshop safe, clean, and running like a well-oiled machine
* Stay ahead of the curve with **ongoing training and new tech**
### đ¨âđ§ What Weâre Looking For
You know your way around heavy vehicles and arenât afraid to get stuck in:
* NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds (or equivalent) in **Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair**
* Experience as a **fitter/technician** (bus or coach experience is a big plus)
* Strong diagnostic skills â you donât just spot problems, you solve them
* Confident using **tools, equipment, and diagnostic systems**
* Full UK driving licence (PCV Category D? Even better)
* Team player with solid communication skills
* A genuine commitment to **quality and safety**
### đ Why Join Us?
Because this isnât just another workshop role.
Youâll be part of a team that keeps communities connectedâschools, workplaces, families, match days, everything. Itâs hands-on, fast-moving, and genuinely rewarding work where your skills make a visible difference every single day.
**Ready to get stuck in and keep Merseyside moving?**
Hit apply or drop us a messageâweâd love to hear from you.