Skilled Shift PSV Engineers

Barker Ross; Puckeridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Skilled Shift PSV Engineer for a full-time, permanent role in Ware. The position offers a pay rate of £25 per hour, with overtime available. Responsibilities include maintenance and repairs on a commercial fleet and supporting continuous improvements. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV Maintenance, a valid UK driving licence, and strong diagnostic skills. Benefits include 20 days annual leave, free bus travel for you and a family member, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Free bus travel for you and one nominated family member

PCV licence training available

Access to mental health and wellbeing support services

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points.
• Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical.
• Experience with planned and preventative maintenance on buses and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on buses and coaches.
• Diagnosing faults and completing reactive repairs to a high standard.
• Preparing vehicles for MOTs and completing planned preventative maintenance.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills

Ability to work independently

Willingness to work rotating shifts

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in PSV or HGV Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Skilled Shift PSV Engineer

Location: Ware

Pay Rate: 25 per hour ( 37.50 overtime)

Hours: 40 hours per week, rotating shifts

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Barker Ross Recruitment are currently recruiting for Skilled Shift PSV Engineers to join a well-established passenger transport operation at their Ware depot. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are confident working to high standards and want a secure, long-term role within a professional engineering environment.

As a Skilled PSV Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining fleet safety, reliability, and compliance, working to engineering standards that exceed DVSA requirements.

What You'll Work On

This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and high-quality repairs across a commercial PCV fleet. Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance on buses and coaches
• Diagnosing faults and completing reactive repairs to a high standard
• Servicing, maintenance, and repairs in line with company and DVSA requirements
• Preparing vehicles for MOTs and completing planned preventative maintenance
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure vehicles meet high engineering and safety standards
• Supporting continuous improvements in vehicle reliability
• Attending roadside breakdowns when required

You will work as part of a skilled engineering team with strong management support and clear expectations around quality and safety.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a full rotating shift rota, rotating every four weeks, working 5 days per week:

• 2 weeks early shifts - 05:00 / 06:00 start
• 1 week day shifts - 09:00 / 10:00 start
• 1 week late shifts - 14:00 / 15:00 start

Full rota details will be provided at interview stage.

What's On Offer

• 25 per hour
• Overtime paid at 37.50 per hour, with regular overtime available
• 40-hour working week
• Permanent, full-time contract
• 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Free bus travel for you and one nominated family member
• PCV licence training available if required
• Retail discounts and offers worth up to 1,200 per year
• Access to mental health and wellbeing support services
• Workplace pension scheme

What You'll Bring

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in PSV or HGV Maintenance & Repair (international qualifications considered)
• Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points
• Ability to work independently and to set procedures
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Willingness to work rotating shifts
• Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical

Apply Now

If you are an experienced PSV Engineer looking for a well-paid, permanent role with clear progression and high engineering standards, apply today through Barker Ross Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.