Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Days

Transportukbus

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 41,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday leave

Free travel on TFL Services

Free Physiotherapy sessions

Ongoing training and career progressio

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Job summary

Transport UK London Bus is seeking an Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) to join our Engineering team at Battersea Depot. This permanent role offers a 4 days on/4 days off shift pattern, with optional overtime and 5 day shifts available.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, inspect and repair our buses, and work both independently and within a team. A City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 and, ideally, IRTEC and a PCV licence are preferred.

Qualifications

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in vehicle maintenance is required or equivalent.
IRTEC inspection/maintenance qualifications or training provided.
Maths and English proficiency; PCV licence desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults on buses.
Inspect, repair and maintain vehicles to a high standard.
Follow company policies and health and safety rules.
Work flexibly across depots and shifts as required.

Skills

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 (maintenance

IRTEC training (or willing to train)

PCV licence desired

Maths & English proficiency

Reading service manuals

Fleet management software familiarity

Teamwork and initiative

Flexible/shift work

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in PSV/HGV maintenance

Tools

Fleet management computer systems

IRTEC qualifications training available

Job description

Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Days

Application Deadline: 6 November 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).