Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Days

Transport UK London Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday leave

Free travel on TFL Services

Ongoing training

Contributory pension scheme

Job summary

A leading bus transport company in Greater London is looking for an Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) to join its Engineering team. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including generous holiday leave and free travel on TFL services. Candidates should hold an NVQ or City and Guilds level 3 qualification in vehicle maintenance and have strong teamwork skills. This role involves diagnosing mechanical faults and ensuring compliance with company policies. A full-time position with shift flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Must have an NVQ or City and Guilds level 3 qualification for maintenance and repair of public service vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and service manuals.
• Willingness to undertake any training required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults in vehicles.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

NVQ or City and Guilds level 3 qualification

Good standard of maths and English

Good teamwork skills

Strong initiative and self‑direction

Education

NVQ or equivalent in vehicle maintenance

Tools

Fleet management technical computer systems

Job description

Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Days

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Application Deadline: 6 January 2026
Department: Engineering
Location: Battersea Depot
Compensation: £26 / year

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 recruiting Advanced Engineers (HGV/PSV Technician level 3) to join our Engineering teams across our London depots, working a shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off; this 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
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
• Flexibility and adaptability 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. We would also love to teach you to drive our buses.
• Good standard of maths and English.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and service manuals.
• Knowledge of fleet management technical computer systems.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Deadline‑driven and flexible; may be required to work from a different depot or shift.
• Willingness to undertake any training the service manager asks.
• Strong initiative and self‑direction.

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, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more retailers.

Seniority level

Mid‑senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Truck Transportation