PSV Shift Engineer

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 29,265 - 41,681; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to shopping discounts

Bus pass for you and eligible family members

Job summary

A public transport provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Shift Engineer to maintain the performance, safety, and reliability of its vehicles. This role requires NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering and involves daily inspections, responding to breakdowns, and carrying out maintenance activities. If you have strong mechanical skills and enjoy working independently, this position offers a competitive pay of £25.75 per hour plus overtime benefits, along with an opportunity to contribute to a sustainable transport future.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering with time served experience.
• Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques.
• Good mechanical skills with experience using workshop tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out thorough daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues.
• Respond to on‑road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs.
• Support both planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop.
• Complete service sheets and maintenance records accurately.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of safety procedures

Experience using workshop tools

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering

Job description

Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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

£25.75 per hour

Overtime rate: £38.62 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 tocarry out manual handling tasks

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