At Arriva UK Bus, we’re proud to connect people and communities across the country — from London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many towns and cities in between. Every year, millions of journeys are made on our buses, helping people get to work, school, and the places that matter most.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable Cleaner / Fueller / Shunter to join our dedicated team at our Gillingham depot. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in the bus and transport industry. With full training and development provided, you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience that can lead to future roles such as PCV Driver or Engineer.
What You’ll Be Doing
Working a rotating shift pattern (5 days over 7, including weekends), you’ll play a key role in ensuring our vehicles are clean, fuelled, and ready for service each day. Your duties will include:
1. Driving vehicles through the bus wash and parking them safely.
2. Cleaning all vehicle types, including sweeping, mopping, litter removal, and carrying out deep cleans when required.
3. Re-fuelling vehicles and topping up AdBlue.
4. Keeping the fuelling area clean, tidy, and free from hazards.
5. Carrying out depot cleaning tasks such as daily sweeping and mopping.
6. Following all company and statutory health & safety procedures.
7. Working effectively as part of a supportive team to maintain high standards across the depot.
What We’re Looking For
8. Previous cleaning or vehicle handling experience is helpful, but full training is provided.
9. A strong team player with good communication skills.
10. Full UK manual driving licence (6 points or fewer).
11. Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical.
12. A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
What Arriva Can Offer You
13. Competitive salary.
14. Full-time, permanent role.
15. Career progression opportunities within driving, engineering, or operations.
16. 1-to-1 mentoring and supported development.
17. Access to training courses and industry-recognised certifications.
18. Free bus travel for you and one nominated household member.
19. Access to the — retail discounts worth up to £1,200 per year.
20. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
21. Arriva workplace pension.