Skilled PSV/HGV Engineer – Fleet Maintenance & Diagnostics

Arriva Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free or discounted bus travel

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled Engineers to join our growing teams across the business. Whether your background is in PSV engineering, HGV maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related fields, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term engineering career with one of the UK's leading transport operators.

As an Engineer at Arriva, you'll help maintain and improve our fleet and infrastructure, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable and ready for millions of passengers daily.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
• Previous PSV Engineer / HGV Technician or related role.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills in a workshop/fleet environment.
• Experience with vehicle diagnostic systems and workshop equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on buses, PSVs, vehicles, and engineering equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using diagnostic tools and equipment.
• Complete repairs, modifications, and upgrades in line with DVSA, safety, and engineering standards.
• Support fleet reliability through fault finding and technical problem solving.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation.
• Work collaboratively with workshop teams, supervisors, and operational departments.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve vehicle reliability and workshop efficiency.
• Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and apprentices where required.

Skills

PSV/Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Diagnostic fault-finding

Teamwork

Health and safety procedures

Independent worker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Engineering tools

Vehicle diagnostic systems

Job description

Arriva UK Bus is seeking skilled Engineers to join our growing teams across the business. Whether your background is in PSV engineering, HGV maintenance, mechanical engineering, or related fields, this is an exciting opportunity to build a long-term engineering career with one of the UK's leading transport operators.

As an Engineer at Arriva, you'll help maintain and improve our fleet and infrastructure, ensuring vehicles are safe, reliable and ready for millions of passengers daily.