Shift PSV Engineer – Keep Britain Moving, Bus Pass Included

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 74,390,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£26.35 per hour

Overtime rate: £39.52 per hour

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Discounts via village app

Bus pass for you and eligible family

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a PSV Shift Engineer to maintain safety, reliability and performance of our bus fleet. You will carry out daily inspections, diagnose faults, and support both planned and unplanned maintenance in the workshop.

You should hold NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering, be comfortable following procedures, using workshop tools, and flexible to weekend shifts. We offer competitive pay, generous leave, and benefits including a bus pass.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV Eng

Safety procedures

Diagnostics

Independence

Workshop tools

Physical fitness

Weekend shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV Eng

Job description

Arriva UK Bus in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a PSV Shift Engineer to maintain safety, reliability and performance of our bus fleet. You will carry out daily inspections, diagnose faults, and support both planned and unplanned maintenance in the workshop.

You should hold NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Engineering, be comfortable following procedures, using workshop tools, and flexible to weekend shifts. We offer competitive pay, generous leave, and benefits including a bus pass.