Engineering Chargehand
arriva merseyside
📍 speke bus depot united kingdom🕐 13mo ago🔗 workday
Job Description
### **Engineering Chargehand – Speke Depot**
**£25.51 per hour** | **39 hours per week** | **Permanent, Full-Time**
Join our engineering team at **Arriva Speke** and play a key role in keeping our fleet running safely and efficiently. If you're a skilled and motivated engineer with a passion for high standards and reliable service, we want to hear from you.
### **What we offer:**
* **£25.51 per hour**
* **Overtime**
* **Full-time, permanent contract (39 hours per week)**
* **5 shifts over 7 days**
* **Free bus travel** for you and a nominated family member living at the same address
* **Full training provided** – including PCV licence training if required
* **25 days annual leave**
* **Access to Arriva Village** – exclusive retail and leisure discounts
* **Workplace pension scheme**
* **Opportunities for development and progression**
### **What you’ll be doing:**
* Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs to DVSA and Arriva standards
* Performing diagnostic checks and fault finding to ensure vehicle reliability
* Supporting MOT prep, quality checks, and preventative maintenance
* Working to continuously improve vehicle performance and uptime
### **What we’re looking for:**
* **Level 3 NVQ / IRTEC** qualification (or equivalent)
* Experience in **PSV** or **HGV** maintenance
* Good understanding of **Health & Safety procedures**
* **Full UK driving licence** (max 6 points)
* Ability to pass a **PCV pre-employment medical**
Desirable (but not essential):
* Experience inspecting vehicles for scheduled maintenance
* Knowledge of electrical circuits and systems
### **Why Arriva?**
At Arriva, we’re committed to a greener future and delivering safe, sustainable and dependable transport for our communities. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team where your skills make a real difference every day.