Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Days

Transport UK London bus; City Of London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday leave

Free travel on TFL services

Free Physiotherapy sessions

Career progression training

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Transport UK London Bus is seeking an Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) at Battersea Depot. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, inspect and repair our buses, and ensure maintenance standards across our London fleet.

The role features a 4 days on/4 days off pattern with optional overtime to boost earnings, plus training opportunities to support career progression within the Engineering team.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in maintenance of PSV/HGV or equivalent.
• IRTEC training may be provided if not held.
• Maths and English at a good standard are required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Inspect, repair and maintain vehicles to the required standard.
• Comply with company policies and work as part of a team or alone.
• Be flexible with shifts and depot locations as needed.
• Attend training as requested by the service manager.

Skills

Fleet management systems

Read and interpret service manuals

Maths & English proficiency

Team collaboration

Work unsupervised

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 (HGV/PSV maintenance)

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Days

Application Deadline: 2 October 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Battersea Depot

Reporting To: Fleet Manager

Compensation: £26.44 / hour

Description

We are looking for innovative, self-starting individuals with a passion for working in the busy and dynamic bus industry. If this is you, then why not apply to come and join us at Transport UK London Bus. We are looking to recruit Advanced Engineers (HGV/PSV Technician level 3) to join our Engineering teams, across our London Depot’s, working a shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off; yes that means you will have half of the year to yourself unless you choose to work voluntary overtime to further boost the highly competitive wages that are on offer. 5 day shifts are also available.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigation and diagnosis of Mechanical and Electrical faults
• Inspection, Repair and maintenance of our vehicles
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to business requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have at least an NVQ or City and Guilds level 3 qualification for maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles (or an equivalent international qualification).
• If you do not currently hold an IRTEC in service maintenance technician, inspection technician and advanced technician, training will be provided.
• PCV licence is desired but not essential. Don’t worry if you don’t as we would also love to teach you to drive our buses.
• Have a good standard of Maths and English.
• Be able to read and understand instructions and service manuals.
• Know how to use fleet management technical computer systems.
• Be good in a team – whether that’s working with your direct colleagues or beyond.
• Be able to meet deadlines and work flexibly when we need you to (for instance, we might ask you to work from a different depot or take a different shift).
• Be happy to take any training the service manager asks you to.
• Be able to work well using your own initiative.

Benefits

• Generous holiday leave
• Free travel on TFL Services for you and a Nominee
• Access to free Physiotherapy sessions
• Ongoing training and Investment in Career progression
• Contributory Pension Scheme with Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme offering online or face to face counselling and legal advice
• Employee benefits including discounts from Apple, Adidas, Sainsburys, Morrisons and many more retailers.