Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3)

Transport UK London Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport company in London is seeking Advanced Engineers (HGV/PSV Technicians Level 3) for night shifts. Responsibilities include inspecting, repairing, and maintaining buses, and diagnosing faults. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience, along with a strong standard of Maths and English. The position offers £28.28 per hour, free travel on TfL routes, comprehensive benefits, and a contributory pension scheme. Join a dynamic bus industry team and create a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Free TfL travel for self and one companion

Counselling and legal advice services

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee benefits from various retailers

Qualifications

• Have at least an NVQ or City and Guilds level 3 qualification for maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles.
• Five years' experience in repairing and maintaining vehicles is acceptable as an alternative.
• Good standard of Maths and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair and maintain buses.
• Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electronic faults.
• Record faults and repairs using a tablet.

Skills

Public service vehicle maintenance

Heavy goods vehicle maintenance

Team collaboration

Mathematics

Ability to follow instructions

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds Level 3 in maintenance and repair

Tools

Fleet management technical computer systems

Job description

Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Nights

Application Deadline: 3 February 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Battersea Depot

Reporting To: Fleet Manager

Compensation: £28.28 / hour

Description

We are looking for innovative, self-starting individuals with a passion for working in the busy and dynamic bus industry. If this is you, then why not apply to come and join us at Transport UK London Bus. We are looking to recruit Advanced Engineers (HGV/PSV Technicians Level 3) to join our Engineering teams, across our London Depot’s, working a shift pattern of 4 nights on and 4 nights off; yes that means you will have half of the year to yourself unless you choose to work voluntary overtime to further boost the highly competitive wages that are on offer. 5 day shifts are also available.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting, repairing and maintaining our buses.
• Investigating and diagnosing any mechanical and electronic faults.
• Recording those faults, and the work we’ve done to fix them, using a tablet.
• Following safety instructions and reporting any issues.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have at least an NVQ or City and Guilds level 3 qualification for maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles (or an equivalent international qualification).
• OR at least five years’ experience repairing and maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles which you will need to evidence.
• If you do not currently hold an IRTEC in service maintenance technician, inspection technician and advanced technician, training will be provided.
• PCV licence is desired but not essential. Don’t worry if you don’t as we would also love to teach you to drive our buses.
• Have a good standard of Maths and English.
• Be able to read and understand instructions and service manuals.
• Know how to use fleet management technical computer systems.
• Be good in a team – whether that’s working with your direct colleagues or beyond.
• Be able to meet deadlines and work flexibly when we need you to (for instance, we might ask you to work from a different depot or take a different shift).
• Be happy to take any training the service manager asks you to.
• Be able to work well using your own initiative.

Benefits

• For working night shift, you will be paid £28.28 per hour.
• Free travel on all TfL routes for you and a friend or family member.
• Free online and face-to-face counselling, legal advice and more through our employee assistance programme.
• Our contributory pension scheme – you put in 5% of your salary each month and we’ll add 3% on top.
• Life insurance (if you sign up to the pension scheme).
• Employee benefits from shops and retailers – including Apple, Adidas, Nike, Vue, Odeon, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and more.