Skilled Shift Engineer

Arriva Group; Gillingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company is looking for a Shift Engineer in Gillingham. This role involves ensuring the safety and reliability of vehicles through thorough inspections and repairs. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and experience in automotive environments. The position offers competitive hourly pay and requires shift flexibility, including weekends. If you're ready to contribute to maintaining essential services, you’re encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance, or a related discipline.
• Experience in a bus, PSV, HGV, or automotive engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and diagnostic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections for faults and safety issues.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and perform minor repairs.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities in the workshop.
• Complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic techniques

Ability to work independently

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Workshop tools and equipment

Job description

Shift Engineer – Early Shift

At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many communities in between, millions of journeys rely on us every year. Our engineering teams sit at the heart of this mission—ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to serve the people who depend on us.

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the performance, safety, and reliability of our vehicles. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our services running smoothly and our customers moving every day.

Shift Pattern

Early Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 05:00 – 13:00
• Sunday: 06:00 – 14:00

Pay & Benefits

• £24.46 per hour
• Overtime rate: £36.20 per hour

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance, or a related discipline
• Previous experience within a bus, PSV, HGV, or automotive engineering environment
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques
• Confidence working independently and following technical instructions
• Good mechanical skills with experience using workshop tools and equipment
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends

Interested? If you’re ready to play a key role in keeping our services moving, please apply today.