Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3)

Transport UK London Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus transport company is seeking Advanced Engineers (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) to join their team at Battersea Depot. The role involves diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, inspecting and maintaining vehicles, and working both independently and in a team setting. The candidate should have a relevant NVQ or City and Guilds level 3 qualification. Benefits include generous holiday leave, free travel on TfL services, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday leave

Free travel on TFL Services

Access to free Physiotherapy sessions

Ongoing training in career progression

Contributory Pension Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ or City and Guilds level 3 for maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles.
• Ability to understand instructions and service manuals.
• Good standard of Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain vehicles.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fault investigation

Electrical fault diagnosis

Team collaboration

Flexible working

Use of technical systems

Education

NVQ or City and Guilds level 3

Job description

Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Days

Application Deadline: 3 March 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Battersea Depot

Reporting To: Fleet Manager

Compensation: £26 / year

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 Technician level 3) to join our Engineering teams, across our London Depot’s, working a shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days 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

• Investigation and diagnosis of Mechanical and Electrical faults
• Inspection, Repair and maintenance of our vehicles
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable to business requirements.

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).
• 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

• Generous holiday leave
• Free travel on TFL Services for you and a Nominee
• Access to free Physiotherapy sessions
• Ongoing training and Investment in Career progression
• Contributory Pension Scheme with Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme offering online or face to face counselling and legal advice
• Employee benefits including discounts from Apple, Adidas, Sainsburys, Morrisons and many more retailers.