PSV/HGV Mechanic (Level 2)

Transport UK London Bus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation company in Greater London is seeking a PSV/HGV Mechanic (Level 2) for night shifts at Walworth Depot. This role involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining buses, requiring NVQ Level 2 qualifications or equivalent experience in vehicle maintenance. Benefits include free travel on TfL routes and a contributory pension scheme. The job offers a flexible shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off, allowing for substantial time off each month.

Benefits

Free travel on all TfL routes

Counselling and legal advice

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee benefits discounts

Qualifications

• 12hr shifts with four days on and four days off are required.
• Must have at least an NVQ level 2 qualification for maintenance and repair.
• Five years’ experience in vehicle maintenance can substitute formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, repairing, and maintaining the buses.
• Diagnosing mechanical and electronic faults.
• Recording diagnostics using a tablet.

Skills

NVQ level 2 qualification

Hybrid awareness and fault diagnostics

IRTEC qualifications

Standard of Maths and English

Fleet management computer systems

Teamwork and flexibility

Job description

PSV/HGV Mechanic (Level 2) Nights

Application Deadline: 3 March 2026

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Walworth Depot

Reporting To: Fleet Manager

Compensation: £23.44 / hour

Description

We are looking for an innovative, self-starting individual 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 London Bus. We are looking to recruit a PSV/HGV Mechanic to join our Engineering team, 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 chose to work voluntary overtime to further boost the attractive wages.

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

• Work 12hr shifts with four days on and four days off.
• Have at least an NVQ level 2 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.
• Must have current recognised qualifications in hybrid awareness and hybrid fault diagnostics.
• Must hold current IRTEC in service maintenance technician, inspection technician and advanced technician. IRTEC advance technician may be deferred for 12 months but remains condition of appointment to roll.
• Oh, and it’s not essential, but it’d be great if you also have a PCV licence. 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.
• Be safety conscious in everything you do.

  Benefits

  • Free travel on all TfL routes for you and a friend or family member (once you’ve worked with us for three months)
  • 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. Our pensions also include a death-in-service benefit which pays out a tax-free lump sum if you die while you’re employed by us
  • 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