At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspect, repair, and maintain buses while diagnosing mechanical and electronic faults.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at Transport UK London Bus.
- Benefits: Earn £26.44 per hour plus free travel for you and a friend.
- Other info: Enjoy flexible shifts and excellent training opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital industry and make a real difference in public transport.
- Qualifications: NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 in vehicle maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 26.44 - 26.44 £ per hour.
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 join us at Transport UK London Bus. We are recruiting an Advanced Engineer to join our Engineering team, working a shift pattern of 4 days on and 4 days off (with voluntary overtime available) or 5‑day shifts.
Application Deadline: 3 July 2026
Department: Engineering
Location: Twickenham Depot
Compensation: £26.44 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect, repair and maintain our buses.
- Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electronic faults.
- Record faults and work completed using a tablet.
- Follow safety instructions and report any issues.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
- At least an NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 qualification for maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or HGVs (or an equivalent international qualification).
- Current IRTEC in service maintenance technician, inspection technician or advanced technician; training will be provided if not held.
- PCV licence desirable but not essential; we will train you to drive our buses.
- Good standard of Maths and English.
- Ability to read and understand instructions and service manuals.
- Know how to use fleet management technical computer systems.
- Team‑oriented, working well with colleagues or across departments.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work flexibly (e.g., relocating to a different depot or taking a different shift).
- Willful to take any training requested by the service manager.
- Use initiative to work independently.
- Safety conscious in all tasks.
Benefits:
- Hourly pay of £26.44 for working shift.
- Free travel on all TfL routes for you and one friend or family member.
- Free online and face‑to‑face counselling, legal advice and more through our employee assistance programme.
- Contributory pension scheme: 5% contribution from you, 3% added by us.
- Life insurance (if you sign up to the pension scheme).
- Employee benefits from shops and retailers (Apple, Adidas, Nike, Vue, Odeon, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons and more).
Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Days in Twickenham employer: Transport UK London Bus
Transport UK is an excellent employer for aspiring bus drivers, offering a comprehensive training programme at the Beddington Depot that equips you with the skills needed to succeed. With competitive pay rates and benefits such as free travel on TfL routes and a contributory pension scheme, employees can enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises growth and development within the community. Join us to be part of a vital service in London, where your contributions make a meaningful impact every day.
