PSV/HGV Engineer — Fleet Reliability & Repairs

Arriva TrainCare; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is hiring a skilled Engineer for Stamford Hill Garage to maintain and repair buses across our fleet. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, perform preventive and reactive maintenance, and ensure work complies with DVSA standards.

The role requires a strong diagnostic mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work within a team in a busy workshop environment. A UK driving licence and flexibility for shifts are preferred.

Qualifications

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

Diagnostic & fault-finding

Engineering teamwork

Health & safety procedures

Attention to detail

Driving license

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Workshop equipment

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is hiring a skilled Engineer for Stamford Hill Garage to maintain and repair buses across our fleet. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults, perform preventive and reactive maintenance, and ensure work complies with DVSA standards.

The role requires a strong diagnostic mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to work within a team in a busy workshop environment. A UK driving licence and flexibility for shifts are preferred.