Night Engineer – Hounslow Garage

First Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Supportive team

Impact on fleet safety

Job summary

First Bus London is seeking an experienced Night Engineer to be based at Hounslow garage. You will conduct routine vehicle inspections and servicing, ensuring safety and reliability of our fleet in London.

Key requirements include PSV licence, NVQ3 in vehicle mechanical engineering, and the ability to work night shifts. You will collaborate with drivers and operations to uphold high service standards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and team-orientated approach.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Experience in bus/coach/HGV mechanical engineering.
• Must hold a PSV driving licence and full driving entitlement.
• Good IT skills including Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of DVSA PSV inspection standards and regulations.
• Flexible to work on night rota.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and servicing.
• React to issues from operations staff and repair engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems.
• Maintain strong relationships with drivers and operations staff.
• Prioritise workload to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Strong communicator

Organised

Team player

Good IT skills

PSV driving licence

Experience in bus/coach/HGV mechanical

Flexible night shifts

Education

NVQ level 3 in vehicle mechanical engineering

Tools

OEM diagnostic test equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced Night Engineer looking for a new and excitingchallenge? We're currently looking for an Engineer to be based at Hounslow garage. This position will be essential to maintaining exceptional services at First Bus London as you will conduct routine vehicle inspections and servicing.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring compliance with Health and safety requirements – conducting reactive maintenance and repair using a full range of diagnostic equipment and techniques
• React promptly to issues raised by the operations staff and undertake repairs on engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems
• Build strong relationships with drivers and operations staff to ensure a smooth-running service
• Prioritising your workload to ensure operational efficiency

What we're looking for

We're after someone who's a strong communicator, organised, and a team player. You'll need to bring:

• Previous experience working in the bus, coach, light or HGV industry as a mechanical engineer
• Must have a PSV driving licence
• A NVQ level 3 or equivalent in vehicle mechanical engineering
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A full and current driving licence
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft outlook and excel
• Previous use of OEM diagnostic test equipment to interpret fault codes, identify and repair faults on a vehicle system
• Up to date knowledge of DVSA PSV inspection standards and regulations
• Flexible to work on night rota
• Proven experience in maintaining one or more bus suppliers (Desirable)

This is your chance to take ownership of a busy,high-performing engineering department and make a lasting impact on the reliability and safety of our fleet. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• The satisfaction of keeping London moving safely and efficiently