Bus Engineer

Logistics UK; Camden Town; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics organization in the UK is seeking a PSV/PCV Inspection Engineer to join their Vehicle Inspection Team. This field-based role involves conducting audits and inspections while building relationships with members across London. Candidates should have relevant technical qualifications and experience in vehicle inspection. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a full-time work schedule, including a company vehicle.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card

Health Cash Plan

Flexible working arrangements

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• PSV/PCV or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications.
• Vehicle inspection experience to IRTEC standards.
• Current car licence and workshop experience or occupational licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise work in line with business schedules.
• Carry out inspections and audits safely to high standards.
• Complete reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Engage with members to deliver practical solutions.

Skills

PSV/PCV inspection knowledge

IT skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle)

IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance

NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Are you a seasoned PSV, PCV, or Bus professional ready for a fresh challenge? Logistics UK is looking for knowledgeable PSV/PCV Inspection Engineers to become part of our respected and expanding Vehicle Inspection Team across London. As a PSV/PCV Inspection Engineer, you won't be getting your hands dirty with repairs, instead, you will use your technical knowledge to carry out professional audits and maintenance inspections across a wide range of vehicles and equipment. You will be the trusted advisor for our members, helping them stay compliant, understand regulatory changes, and identify areas for improvement. This is a field-based position, with daily site visits to our members across London. You will be out and about, building relationships and supporting some of the biggest names in logistics and transport.

Why Join Logistics UK? Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods. An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise your work effectively in line with the business scheduling system and policies, including proactive member contact.
• Carry out inspections and audits safely, to high standards, and meet productivity and time targets.
• Complete all reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain electronic systems and ensure data security is protected.
• Engage with members to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Attend training and meetings as required, and support the Regional Operations Manager with additional duties.

Benefits

• A fully equipped company vehicle and fuel card.
• PPE and branded workwear.
• All the tools you need to deliver inspections confidently and professionally.
• A full-time role (40 hours per week) with occasional early starts, late finishes, or weekend work, offering variety and flexibility.
• Company vehicle.
• South Eastern weighting (discretionary) allowance in addition to annual salary.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period.
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Enhanced Family Leave policy.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements.
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work.
• Various learning and development opportunities.
• Range of pension schemes.
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees.
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind.

Qualifications

• Fully trained PSV/PCV, or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications; minimum requirement: C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle), IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance or Equivalent, NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above.
• Vehicle inspection experience (to IRTEC standards) and sound knowledge of PSV/PCV testing standards.
• A current car licence with workshop experience, or an occupational licence (Category D for PSV) is required.
• Strong IT skills with confidence using new systems.
• Highly motivated, independent, well‑organised, with great communication skills and understanding of field‑based work.
• Membership of a professional body is desirable but not essential.