Advanced Engineer (HGV/PSV Technician Level 3) Nights

Advanced Engineer (HGV Technician Level 3) Nights

Transport UK London Bus is seeking an Advanced Engineer (HGV Technician Level 3) for night shifts. This position involves working a shift pattern of 4 nights on and 4 nights off, with 5‑day shifts available. Compensation is £28.28 per hour.

Application Deadline: 6 January 2026

Department: Engineering

Location: Walworth Depot

Description

We are looking for an innovative, self‑starting individual with a passion for working in the busy, dynamic bus industry. If this is you, apply to join our Engineering team and become part of a forward‑thinking company.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspecting, repairing and maintaining our buses.
• Investigating and diagnosing mechanical and electronic faults.
• Recording faults and repairs using a tablet.
• Following safety instructions and reporting any issues.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 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, evidence required.
• Training to obtain an IRTEC in service maintenance technician, inspection technician and advanced technician will be provided if not currently held.
• PCV licence is desired but not essential; driver training will also be offered.
• Good standard of Maths and English.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and service manuals.
• Knowledge of fleet management technical computer systems.
• Team player, able to work with colleagues and across departments.
• Flexible, able to meet deadlines and work varied shifts if required.
• Willingness to undertake any additional training requested by the service manager.
• Good initiative and safety consciousness.

Benefits

• Night shift pay at £27.15 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.
• Contributory pension scheme – you contribute 5% of your salary, we add 3%.
• 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Truck Transportation