Fleet Engineer (PSV/HGV) - Training, Overtime & Growth

Arriva London North Limited; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and overtime

Career progression

Ongoing training and development

Free or discounted bus travel

Stable long-term career

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled Engineers to join our expanding engineering teams across the business. Whether you come from PSV engineering, HGV maintenance, mechanical, rail, heavy plant, or CV repair, this is a path to a long-term engineering career with a leading UK transport operator.

You will maintain and improve our fleet and infrastructure to keep vehicles safe, reliable, and fully operational for millions of passengers daily, with opportunities for development, training, and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Previous experience as a PSV Engineer, HGV Technician, Bus Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Engineer, or Heavy Vehicle Engineer.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience within a workshop or fleet environment.
• Experience using engineering tools, workshop equipment, and vehicle diagnostic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures within engineering and transport environments.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays where required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on buses, PSVs, vehicles, and engineering equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using advanced diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Complete repairs, modifications, and upgrades in line with DVSA, safety, and engineering standards.
• Support fleet reliability through effective fault finding and technical problem solving.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation.
• Work collaboratively with workshop teams, supervisors, and operational departments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve vehicle reliability and workshop efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and apprentices where required.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled Engineers to join our expanding engineering teams across the business. Whether you come from PSV engineering, HGV maintenance, mechanical, rail, heavy plant, or CV repair, this is a path to a long-term engineering career with a leading UK transport operator.

You will maintain and improve our fleet and infrastructure to keep vehicles safe, reliable, and fully operational for millions of passengers daily, with opportunities for development, training, and