PSV Shift Engineer - Fleet Diagnostics & Safe Running

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bus pass for you and eligible family

25 days annual leave plus bank-holiday

Discounts via village app

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus in Ware is seeking a PSV Shift Engineer to maintain performance, safety and reliability of our fleet. You will lead thorough daily inspections, diagnose faults, and support both planned and unplanned maintenance to keep services moving.

You’ll work 5 days over 7, with early and late shifts (0500–2230). NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV Engineering required, plus hands-on workshop experience and the ability to work safely and independently. A competitive hourly rate and benefits apply.

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.
• Confident working independently and following technical instructions.
• Good mechanical skills with workshop tools and equipment.
• Physically fit for manual handling tasks.
• Flexible to work shifts, including weekends.

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 where possible.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards.
• Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, operations teams and wider teams to keep services running.

Skills

Diagnostic techniques

Safety procedures

Mechanical skills

Independent work

Manual handling

Shift flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV Engineering

Job description

Arriva UK Bus in Ware is seeking a PSV Shift Engineer to maintain performance, safety and reliability of our fleet. You will lead thorough daily inspections, diagnose faults, and support both planned and unplanned maintenance to keep services moving.

You’ll work 5 days over 7, with early and late shifts (0500–2230). NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV Engineering required, plus hands-on workshop experience and the ability to work safely and independently. A competitive hourly rate and benefits apply.