PSV/HGV Engineer — Fleet Reliability & Growth

Arriva Rail London Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Training programmes

Bus travel

Stable long-term career

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled engineers to maintain and improve our bus fleet and infrastructure. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults, read technical drawings, and ensure all work meets DVSA standards.

A strong customer-focused mindset helps maintain service reliability for millions of passengers. This role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, career progression, and benefits such as discounted travel.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience as PSV Engineer, HGV Technician, or similar roles.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding in workshop/fleet environments.
• Experience with engineering tools and vehicle diagnostic systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on buses, PSVs, vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults with diagnostic tools.
• Complete repairs, modifications and upgrades per DVSA and safety standards.
• Support fleet reliability through fault finding and problem solving.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics and manuals.
• Ensure maintenance work is safe, efficient and high quality.
• Maintain engineering records and inspection reports.
• Collaborate with workshop teams, supervisors and operations.
• Support continuous improvement to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Provide guidance to apprentices and junior engineers.

Skills

PSV/HV maintenance knowledge

Diagnostic & fault-finding

Teamwork & independence

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Shift flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 PSV/Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled engineers to maintain and improve our bus fleet and infrastructure. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults, read technical drawings, and ensure all work meets DVSA standards.

A strong customer-focused mindset helps maintain service reliability for millions of passengers. This role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, career progression, and benefits such as discounted travel.