PSV/HGV Engineer – Career Growth, Training & Travel

Arriva Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Free or discounted bus travel

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled Engineers to join our growing teams. You’ll maintain and improve our fleet, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational readiness for millions of passengers daily.

You’ll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, perform repairs and upgrades to DVSA standards, and support continuous improvement across workshop operations. Training and advancement opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience as PSV Engineer / HGV Technician / Bus Mechanic / Vehicle Technician / Heavy Vehicle Engineer.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding experience in a workshop or fleet.
• Experience using engineering tools, workshop equipment, and vehicle diagnostic systems.
• Independent worker and team player.

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

Independent worker

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Workshop equipment

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled Engineers to join our growing teams. You’ll maintain and improve our fleet, ensuring safety, reliability, and operational readiness for millions of passengers daily.

You’ll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, perform repairs and upgrades to DVSA standards, and support continuous improvement across workshop operations. Training and advancement opportunities are available.