SV Engineer / Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest - Midlands

Arriva Group
Luton
3 weeks ago
Create job alert

SV Engineer / Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest - The Shires

Join to apply for the SV Engineer / Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest - The Shires role at Arriva Group

SV Engineer / Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest - The Shires

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the SV Engineer / Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest - The Shires role at Arriva Group

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Various locations across North East – Apply now to register your interest.

Luton, Telford, Shrewsbury.

Are you an experienced and ambitious PSV Mechanic / Engineer looking for your next career move? Join Arriva and help keep our buses and coaches moving, connecting our communities every single day.

This is an evergreen vacancy to support our ongoing engineering recruitment campaign. Apply to express your interest in a role with us, and one of our team will be in touch to explore which depot is best suited to you!

What We Can Offer You

  • Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
  • Full-time, permanent roles
  • 24 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Fantastic career progression and training opportunities
  • Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member
  • If you don’t have a PCV licence, we’ll teach you to drive a bus
  • Arriva Village – Retail discounts & offers worth up to £1,200/year
  • Wellbeing support & Arriva Workplace Pension

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Servicing, maintenance & repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards
  • Vehicle fault diagnostics & preventative maintenance
  • MOT prep & quality checks
  • Attending roadside breakdowns

What We’re Looking For

  • NVQ Level 3 in PSV/HGV maintenance & repair (or equivalent)
  • Full UK driving licence (6 points or less)
  • Fit to pass a PCV pre-employment medical

Apply today to join the Arriva team and help deliver clean, sustainable, and reliable transport for a greener future.Seniority level

  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

Job function

  • Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
  • IndustriesTruck Transportation

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Arriva Group by 2x

Get notified about new Mechanical Engineer jobs in Luton, England, United Kingdom.

Ampthill, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Ampthill, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Luton, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Aylesbury, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Melbourn, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Ruislip, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Bedford, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Bedford, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Ampthill, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Hitchin, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Pitstone, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago

Bedford, England, United Kingdom 5 hours ago

Pitstone, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Melbourn, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

St Albans, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Luton, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Test Engineer - Personal Safety Team (PPE) - Future Talent Pipeline

Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

SV Engineer / Mechanical Engineer - Expression of Interest - The Shires

Luton, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Careers

How Many Edge Computing Tools Do You Need to Know to Get an Edge Computing Job?

If you’re trying to start or grow a career in edge computing, it can feel like you’re navigating a maze of tools, frameworks and platforms — Kubernetes, Docker, IoT frameworks, AWS Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, OpenShift, TinyML toolkits, networking orchestration, real-time streaming frameworks, and on it goes. Scroll job boards and community forums and it’s easy to conclude that unless you master every buzzword imaginable, you’ll never get a job. Here’s the honest truth most edge computing hiring managers won’t necessarily say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every edge computing tool — they hire you because you can solve real system problems using the tools you know. Tools matter, yes — but only when they support clear outcomes: reliable systems, performance at scale, secure edge deployments and real business value. So how many edge computing tools do you actually need to know to secure a job? For most edge computing roles, the answer is fewer than you think — and a lot clearer when sorted by fundamentals and roles. This guide shows you what matters, what doesn’t, and how to focus your time wisely so you come across as capable, confident and employable.

Jobs

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Edge Computing Job Applications (UK Guide)

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, edge computing is one of the most sought-after fields — blending distributed systems, embedded systems, networking, cloud, IoT, data and real-time processing. But that also means hiring managers are highly selective. They scan applications fast and look for signals of relevance, impact, technical depth and real-world delivery long before they read every line. This guide demystifies what hiring managers in edge computing look for first in your application — so you can tailor your CV, portfolio and cover letter to jump out of the stack. Whether you’re targeting edge systems roles, embedded IoT edge jobs, edge-native data roles, edge platform engineering or edge-AI positions, this checklist will help you position your experience in a way hiring managers can trust immediately.

Education

The Skills Gap in Edge Computing Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Edge computing is rapidly moving from niche concept to critical infrastructure. As organisations deploy connected devices, sensors, autonomous systems and real-time analytics, processing data closer to where it is generated has become essential. From smart cities and manufacturing to healthcare, transport, defence and telecommunications, edge computing underpins systems where latency, reliability and resilience matter. Demand for edge computing skills across the UK is rising steadily — yet employers consistently report difficulty finding candidates who are genuinely job-ready. Despite growing interest and academic coverage, universities are not fully preparing graduates for real edge computing jobs. This article explores the edge computing skills gap in depth: what universities teach well, what they consistently miss, why the gap exists, what employers actually want, and how jobseekers can bridge the divide to build sustainable careers in edge computing.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.