Cleaner Shunter
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Position Overview & Specifications
What Arriva can offer you: Β£10.66 per hour Full Time contract with potential overtime - 39 hours per week Working 5 days over 7 - 17:30-02:00 Fantastic career progression and upskilling opportunities If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus! Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers Free bus travel for you and your family (within the same household) 20 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays Arriva Workplace Pension
The role will involve: Ensuring that all areas of the workshop are clean, tidy and organised Clean vehicles to comply with Arriva standards and ensure that all records are maintained correctly Assisting the storekeeper as required Re-fuel vehicle fleet in readiness for the next daysβ service Ensure the fuelling area is clean and any hazards are removed prior to work Carry out daily sweep and mop with deep interior cleans occasionally To fully understand and comply with all company and statutory relating health & safety and working practices and all company working policies and procedures Requirements: Previous experience would be advantageous however, full training will be given Good communication skills Team worker Full UK driving license (Manual, 6 points or less) Ability to pass 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Rail Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cleaner Shunter roles across DB Arriva's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Rail Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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