At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair modern buses, ensuring safety and reliability.
- Company: Leading bus operator in London with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Earn £32 per hour, enjoy overtime, and receive free TfL travel.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training available.
- Why this job: Join a professional team and make a real impact on public transport.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance required.
Brief Summary
Are you an experienced HGV Technician or PSV Technician looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting skilled engineers to join one of London's leading bus operators working an alternating early late shift pattern for £32 per hour, maintaining modern fleets that keep the capital moving safely and reliably every day.
Whether you have current PSV experience or are looking to transition from HGVs, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a PSV Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance. Working alternating early and late shifts you’ll be working within a well‑equipped workshop where you'll carry out scheduled servicing, inspections, diagnostics and repairs to minimise vehicle downtime and maximise fleet availability.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on buses and coaches.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults.
- Complete safety inspections and preventative maintenance in line with manufacturer and DVSA standards.
- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and ensure they remain fully roadworthy.
- Respond to breakdowns and carry out repairs efficiently.
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve faults.
- Accurately complete maintenance records and job documentation.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Work collaboratively with the engineering team to achieve fleet availability targets.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health&Safety policies and company procedures.
What We’re Looking For
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, IMI or equivalent qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
- Previous experience working on PSV, HGV, LGV or other heavy vehicles.
- Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding abilities.
- Good understanding of electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A proactive attitude with a commitment to delivering high‑quality workmanship.
- PSV licence is advantageous but not essential.
What’s On Offer
- £32 Per Hour
- Overtime opportunities.
- Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
- Career progression within a well-established organisation.
- Modern workshop facilities and equipment.
- Company pension.
- Generous holiday entitlement.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Free TfL Travel Pass
If you’re a skilled PSV Technician or HGV Technician looking to join a professional engineering team where your experience is valued and your career can progress, we’d love to hear from you.
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