PCV Engineer / Mechanic
Bootle Depot
£22.74 per hour + overtime
Rotating shifts: 5:00am / 8:30am / 2:00pm
At Arriva, our Engineers are the heartbeat of our operation – keeping buses on the road and communities connected. From getting children to school to ensuring commuters arrive on time, the work you do makes a real difference, right at the heart of your community.
The Role
As a PCV Engineer / Mechanic, you’ll carry out planned and preventative maintenance, diagnostic fault finding, and reactive repairs on our fleet of commercially operated buses – always meeting the high standards set by Arriva and the DVSA.
You’ll work as part of a close-knit, experienced team, maintaining vehicles from leading manufacturers including Volvo, ADL, Wrightbus, and Scania. Your expertise will keep our buses running at their very best.
We’ll also invest in your future – whether you want to gain skills in Electric Vehicles, move into leadership, or progress to Master Technician, we’ll support you every step of the way.
What We’re Looking For
1. NVQ Level 3 in PSV/HGV Repair & Maintenance (or equivalent)
2. Experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining both mechanical and electrical faults
3. Comfortable working across multiple manufacturer systems
4. Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
5. PSV licence preferred – training provided if required
The Benefits
6. £22.74 per hour + overtime at time and a half
7. Full-time, permanent role with stable hours
8. 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
9. Free bus travel for you and your household
10. Retail discounts via the Arriva Village platform
11. Access to Arriva’s Wellbeing Service
12. Arriva Workplace Pension