Skilled Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£25 / hour
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5231 (99% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and ARRIVA RAIL LONDON LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5231 Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are looking for experienced and ambitious Skilled Shift PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Hemel Hempstead depot.
As a PSV Engineer, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated buses & coaches, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA.
What Arriva can offer you as a PSV Mechanic:
£25 per hour
£37.50 per hour for overtime
Overtime availability.
Full-time, permanent contract.
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
Fantastic career progression.
Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family
If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year
Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support.
Arriva Workplace Pension.
The role of a PSV Mechanic will involve:
Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability.
MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks.
Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA).
Attending roadside breakdowns.
Requirements of a PSV Mechanic:
Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 3 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation).
A full UK driving licence (6 points or less).
Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical.
APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.
At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ARRIVA RAIL LONDON LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians (SOC 5231) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~101k in sample- Middle half £29,068–41,548
- Median £34,892
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,530
This role's pay (£25 / hour) isn't directly comparable to the annual national figures above.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ARRIVA RAIL LONDON LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5231 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.