Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Nights

Transportukbus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free TfL travel for you and family

Counselling, legal advice via EAP

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee discounts from retailers

Job summary

Transportukbus in London is seeking an Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) for nights at Beddington Depot. You will join busy engineering teams, working a 4 days on/4 days off pattern with optional overtime.

The role focuses on inspecting, repairing, diagnosing faults, using tablets, and following safety procedures. IRTEC training available, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required. PCV licence is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in maintenance/repair of PSVs or HGVs (or equivalent).
• IRTEC training will be provided if not already held.
• PCV licence desired but not essential; training offered.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, repairing and maintaining our buses.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electronic faults and recording the work in a tablet.
• Follow safety instructions and report issues.

Skills

Maths

English

PCV licence

Education

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

Job description

Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Nights

Application Deadline: 6 November 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Beddington Depot

Reporting To: Fleet Manager

Compensation: £28.28 / hour

Description

We are looking for innovative, self-starting individuals with a passion for working in the busy and dynamic bus industry. We are looking to recruit 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; 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

• Inspecting, repairing and maintaining our buses.
• Investigating and diagnosing any mechanical and electronic faults.
• Recording those faults, and the work we've done to fix them, using a tablet.
• Following safety instructions and reporting any issues.

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

• For working day shift, you will be paid £28.28 per hour.
• Free travel on all TfL routes for you and a friend or family member.
• Free online and face-to-face counselling, legal advice and more through our employee assistance programme
• Our contributory pension scheme - you put in 5% of your salary each month and you'll add 3% on top.
• Life insurance (if you sign up to the pension scheme)
• Employee benefits from shops and retailers - including Apple, Adidas, Nike, Vue, Odeon, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons and more