PSV Shift Engineer

Arriva Group; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 36,299 - 54,442; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to shopping discounts

Bus pass for family members

Job summary

Arriva Group is seeking a PSV Shift Engineer in Hemel to maintain vehicle performance and ensure safety and reliability. You will conduct daily inspections, respond to breakdowns, and support maintenance operations in compliance with Arriva standards.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering, strong mechanical skills, and flexibility to work shifts, including weekends. The position offers an hourly rate of £26.35 with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience using workshop tools and equipment.
• Time-served experience in PSV or HGV engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily vehicle inspections.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns.
• Support maintenance activities in the workshop.
• Complete service sheets and inspection reports.

Skills

Strong understanding of industry standards

Good mechanical skills

Confidence working independently

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering

Job description

PSV Shift Engineer – Hemel

At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many communities in between, millions of journeys rely on us every year. Our engineering teams sit at the heart of this mission—ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to serve the people who depend on us.

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the performance, safety, and reliability of our vehicles. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our services running smoothly and our customers moving every day.

Shift Pattern

• 5 days over 7, Early and late shifts covering 0500-0030

Pay & Benefits

• £26.35 per hour
• Overtime rate: £39.52 per hour
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to shopping discounts via the village app
• Bus pass for you and eligible family members

What You’ll Do

• Carry out thorough daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues
• Respond to on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible
• Support both planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards
• Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
• Work collaboratively with fellow engineers, supervisors, operations teams and wider teams to keep services running and strive for continuous improvements

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering with time served experience.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques
• Confidence working independently and following technical instructions
• Good mechanical skills with experience using workshop tools and equipment
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends

Join Arriva and be part of a team keeping the UK moving, while helping us deliver a more sustainable and connected future