Shift Engineer – Hounslow Garage

First Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bus London, part of First Group, is seeking an experienced Engineer to maintain and service our fleet at Hounslow Garage. You will conduct routine inspections and repairs to engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work with operations staff and drivers to keep services reliable, balancing workloads and prioritising tasks.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in vehicle mechanical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• PSV driving licence required.
• Experience in bus/coach/HGV mechanical engineering.
• Familiar with DVSA PSV inspection standards and regs.
• Proficient with diagnostic test equipment and OEM tools.
• Good IT skills: Outlook and Excel.
• Able to work shifts 7 on 3 off /7 on 4 off

Responsibilities

• Perform routine vehicle inspections and servicing.
• Conduct reactive maintenance and repairs using diagnostics.
• Repair engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems.
• Coordinate with drivers and operations staff for reliable service.
• Prioritise workload to maintain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

DVSA PSV knowledge

IT skills

Independent working

Vehicle systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in vehicle mechanical engineering

Tools

OEM diagnostics

Job description

Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a new and exciting challenge? We're currently looking for Engineers to be based at Hounslow Garage. This position will be essential to maintaining exceptional services at First Bus London as you will conduct routine vehicle inspections and servicing.

What you'll be doing

• Ensuring compliance with Health and safety requirements - conducting reactive maintenance and repair using a full range of diagnostic equipment and techniques
• React promptly to issues raised by the operations staff and undertake repairs on engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems
• Build strong relationships with drivers and operations staff to ensure a smooth-running service
• Prioritising your workload to ensure operational efficiency

What we're looking for

We're after someone who's a strong communicator, organised, and a team player. You'll need to bring:

• Previous experience working in the bus, coach, light or HGV industry as a mechanical engineer
• Must have a PSV driving licence
• A NVQ level 3 or equivalent in vehicle mechanical engineering
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft outlook and excel
• Previous use of OEM diagnostic test equipment to interpret fault codes, identify and repair faults on a vehicle system
• Up to date knowledge of DVSA PSV inspection standards and regulations
• Strong ability to work independently, good understanding Of DVSA category of defects, and how London bus Operators work Within the TfL structure. Proven experience in maintaining one or more bus suppliers.
• Can cover shifts 7 on 3 off- 7on 4 off early shift 05:30-14:00, Late shift 13:30 - 22:00

This is your chance to take ownership of a busy,high-performing engineering department and make a lasting impact on the reliability and safety of our fleet. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• The satisfaction of keeping London moving safely and efficiently