Night PSV Engineer – Fleet Diagnostics & Maintenance

Arriva London South Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is recruiting engineers to maintain and repair buses, PSVs and related equipment across our fleet. The role covers preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and improvements to ensure safety, reliability and service standards for millions of passengers daily.

You will work in a busy workshop environment, applying NVQ 3 or equivalent, using diagnostic tools and engineering records, and collaborating with teams while complying with DVSA and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Previous experience as 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 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

Diagnostics

Fault-finding

Vehicle maintenance

Health & safety

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 PSV/Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is recruiting engineers to maintain and repair buses, PSVs and related equipment across our fleet. The role covers preventative maintenance, diagnostics, repairs and improvements to ensure safety, reliability and service standards for millions of passengers daily.

You will work in a busy workshop environment, applying NVQ 3 or equivalent, using diagnostic tools and engineering records, and collaborating with teams while complying with DVSA and health & safety requirements.