Transport UK London Bus
PSV/HGV Mechanic (Level 2) Nights
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PSV/HGV Mechanic (Level 2) Nights Application Deadline: 3 August 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.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Work 12hr shifts with four days on and four days off. Evidence a PSV/HGV level 2 qualification for maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles and ability to obtain IRTEC Service Maintenance Technician accreditation. 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.
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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
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