Garage Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our Green Lane garage as a Garage Cleaner.
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the standards of cleanliness & upkeep of facilities.
What Arriva can offer you:
£11.60 per hour
Full-Time Permanent Employment
38 hours per week - 07:30-15:30
Overtime availability - x1.5 weekdays and Saturdays, x2 Sundays
Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family residing within the same household
If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers
Arriva Workplace Pension
20 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
The role will involve:
Cleaning of workshop environments
Cleaning of communal areas within the engineering
Supporting the Stores person with collection and delivery of parts
Steam cleaning of vehicle chassis’
Clean and prepare wheel rims
Collection of parts from depot suppliers
Requirements:
Previous cleaning experience is preferred
Good communication skills
Team worker
Full UK driving license (Manual, 6 points or less) - essential
Ability to pass fit for a PCV pre-employment medical - essential
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Overtime
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (6 points or less) (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: R-025103
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 (£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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Garage Cleaner roles across 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 General.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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