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
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