PSV Inspection Engineer

Logistics; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance for managers

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Enhanced Family Leave policy

Flexible and remote working

Two paid days off for charity or Volun

Learning and development opportunities

Range of pension schemes

Life Assurance Scheme

Job summary

Logistics UK in London is seeking a PSV/PCV Inspection Engineer to audit and inspect vehicles, staying compliant with regulatory changes and advising members on improvements.

This field-based role involves daily site visits across London, a company vehicle, PPE and workwear, and flexible remote working arrangements with opportunities to work with major logistics operators.

Qualifications

• Fully trained PSV/PCV, or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications.
• Vehicle inspection experience (to IRTEC standards) and knowledge of PSV/PCV testing.
• Current car licence with workshop experience or PSV occupational licence (Category D).
• Strong IT skills and confidence using new systems.
• Motivated, independent, well-organised with good communication for field work.
• Professional body membership is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise work with scheduling systems and proactive member contact.
• Carry out inspections and audits safely to high standards and meet targets.
• Complete reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain electronic systems and protect data security.
• Engage with members to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Attend training and assist the Regional Operations Manager as required.

Skills

IRTEC standards

PSV/PCV inspection

Field-based work

Excellent communication

IT literacy

Education

C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle)

IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance

NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above

Job description

Are you a seasoned PSV, PCV, or Bus professional ready for a fresh challenge? Logistics UK is looking for a knowledgeable PSV/PCV Inspection Engineer to become part of our respected and expanding Vehicle Inspection Team across London.

As a PSV/PCV Inspection Engineer, you won’t be getting your hands dirty with repairs, instead, you will use your technical knowledge to carry out professional audits and maintenance inspections across a wide range of vehicles and equipment. You will be the trusted advisor for our members, helping them stay compliant, understand regulatory changes, and identify areas for improvement.

This is a field based position, with daily site visits to our members across London. You will be out and about, building relationships and supporting some of the biggest names in logistics and transport.

Why Join Logistics UK?

Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC

What’s in it for you?

• Fully equipped company vehicle and fuel card provided.

• PPE and branded workwear supplied.
• All the tools and equipment you need to carry out inspections with confidence and professionalism.
• The opportunity to work across TfL depots and fleet operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and organise your work effectively in line with the business scheduling system and policies, including proactive member contact.
• Carry out inspections and audits safely, to high standards, and meet productivity and time targets.
• Complete all reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain electronic systems and ensure data security is protected.
• Engage with members to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Attend training and meetings as required, and support the Regional Operations Manager with additional duties.

This is a full time position (40 hours per week), offering a varied and flexible workload, with occasional early starts, late finishes.

• Fully trained PSV/PCV, or MHE Engineer with relevant technical qualifications; minimum requirement: C&G Motor Vehicle Craft Studies (Heavy Vehicle), IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance or Equivalent, NVQ/SNVQ Level 2 or above.
• Vehicle inspection experience (to IRTEC standards) and sound knowledge of PSV/PCV testing standards.
• A current car licence with workshop experience, or an occupational licence (Category D for PSV) is required.
• Strong IT skills with confidence using new systems.
• Highly motivated, independent, well-organised, with great communication skills and understanding of field-based work.
• Membership of a professional body is desirable but not essential.

• Company vehicle
• £44,041 salary per annum
• South Eastern weighting (discretionary) allowance in addition to annual salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period
• Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Enhanced Family Leave policy
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work
• Various learning and development opportunities
• Range of pension schemes
• Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees
• Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind