PSV Shift Engineer

Arriva Limited

Hemel Hempstead Bus Depot Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 6, 2026 Last posted March 6, 2026

Job description

PSV Shift Engineer – Hemel

At Arriva UK Bus, we keep Britain moving. From London to Liverpool, Birmingham to Bradford, and the many communities in between, millions of journeys rely on us every year. Our engineering teams sit at the heart of this mission—ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to serve the people who depend on us.

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the performance, safety, and reliability of our vehicles. Your technical expertise and attention to detail will help keep our services running smoothly and our customers moving every day.

Shift Pattern

5 days over 7, Early and late shifts covering 0500-0030

Pay & Benefits

£26.35 per hour
Overtime rate: £39.52 per hour
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to shopping discounts via the village app
Bus pass for you and eligible family members

What You’ll Do

Carry out thorough daily vehicle inspections to identify faults, defects, or safety issues
Respond to on-road breakdowns, diagnosing faults and completing minor repairs where possible
Support both planned and unplanned maintenance activities within the workshop
Ensure all work is completed in line with safety, legal, and Arriva engineering standards
Accurately complete service sheets, inspection reports, and maintenance records
Work collaboratively with fellow engineers, supervisors, operations teams and wider teams to keep services running and strive for continuous improvements

What We’re Looking For

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in PSV or HGV Engineering with time served experience.
Strong understanding of industry standards, safety procedures, and diagnostic techniques
Confidence working independently and following technical instructions
Good mechanical skills with experience using workshop tools and equipment
Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends

Join Arriva and be part of a team keeping the UK moving, while helping us deliver a more sustainable and connected future

About this role

Summary

Maintain, diagnose, and repair PSV buses ensuring safety and reliability in a shift pattern

Job title

PSV Shift Engineer

Experience level

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Hemel Hempstead, on-site work only

Salary

£26.35 per hour Overtime rate: £39.52 per hour

Management role

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nvq level 3psv engineeringhgv engineeringdiagnostic techniquesmechanical skills

Preferred skills

safety proceduresteamwork

Specializations

psvhgvdiagnosticsmechanical

Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Hemel Hempstead, UK

On-site City