Fleet PSV/HGV Maintenance Engineer – Shift Role

Arriva TrainCare; Tunbridge Wells; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Free or discounted bus travel

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer at Tunbridge Wells Bus Depot to maintain and service our PSV fleet. You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs to keep vehicles safe and reliable for daily services.

The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, and experience with vehicle diagnostic systems. The role offers varied shifts, training, and career progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience with vehicle diagnostic systems
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures

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

PSV/HGV experience

Diagnostic fault-finding

Engineering tools usage

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is seeking a skilled Shift Engineer at Tunbridge Wells Bus Depot to maintain and service our PSV fleet. You will perform preventative maintenance and repairs to keep vehicles safe and reliable for daily services.

The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, strong fault-finding skills, and experience with vehicle diagnostic systems. The role offers varied shifts, training, and career progression.