Skilled Fitter

Arriva's UK Bus Division is part of Arriva, one of Europe's leading transport services organisations. Arriva Southern Counties is an autonomous business providing services throughout west Kent, Medway, Southend, Essex and parts of Surrey.

We are seeking to recruit a skilled shift Fitter to work at our Guildford depot, reporting directly to the Engineering Manager.The primary responsibility of the role is the maintenance and servicing of our fleet of buses to VOSA standards. The fleet is varied and comprises double decks, single decks and midi-buses. You will possess comprehensive engineering skills and be quality motivated, with proven experience of servicing and repairing vehicles, in addition to preventative maintenance.Applicants will also possess relevant engineering qualifications. You must demonstrate the ability to work to a high standard to meet the company policies and procedures in respect of vehicle repairs and maintenance. Applicants should possess excellent diagnostic skills and a solid understanding of Department of Transport / VOSA maintenance standards will be essential.

The successful candidate will be a motivated team player, who can work effectively unsupervised and use your own initiative to solve problems. Personal qualities should include:

•Flexible approach to hours of work. The role will involve shift work and please note that the shift comprises some weekend work,

•Self-motivated,

•Good communications skills, verbal and written,

•Team-worker,

•Awareness and adherence to all health and safety matters,

•Car license essential. PCV license holders preferred, although training will be provided for Non-PCV license holders.

In return we offer a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, and concessionary travel for employees, partner and children.

To apply, please send your current CV together with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to: Mrs Claire Wratten, HR Manager, Arriva Southern Counties jobs.sc@arriva.co.uk

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