Bus Mechanic
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently looking for an experienced Bus Mechanics ready to take their engineering skills to the next level. Paying £40,000 - £ 58,000 Annual.
Bus Mechanic/PSV Mechanic/Bus Engineer - Park Royal - Immediate Start
If you are looking for good pay and a great environment this is the place for you.
As a Bus Mechanic you’ll join a fun and warm team that takes pride in diagnostics & repair, servicing and maintaining our buses ready and running for the next morning.
About the Role:
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of automotive systems and components, as well as experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues. The successful candidate will be able to use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot problems, perform routine maintenance, and repair vehicles in a timely manner. The Mechanic will also be responsible for keeping accurate records of all repairs and maintenance performed.
Main Responsibilities:
- Servicing, maintenance, inspection and repairs to company and DVSA standards
- Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability
- MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks
- Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Standards (Higher than DVSA)
- Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries
- Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair
- Basic use of diagnostic equipment
- Notifying manager of any additional faults and repairs that are required
- Reporting any technical issues that arise to the Technical Manager
- Attending internal and external training courses where required
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 (Qualification or equivalent)
- Sound mechanical knowledge of PCV requirements
- Experience of the London Transport environment or heavy Vehicles. (Car mechanics may be accepted with exceptions depending on qualifications)
- Technically adept.
- Able to pass a PCV pre employment medical
- Great if you hold a full PCV licence but not a must.
Benefits
- Discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as: Asda, Sainsbury's, ODEON
- Free travel on TFL operated transport links (Bus/Underground/London Overground/DLR/Tramlink) for you and a nominated member of your family residing within the same household
- Company Pension
- Child care Voucher Scheme
- Retail and Leisure Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 25 days holiday arising to more after a few years
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Graduate
Part-time hours: 38 - 48 per week
Salary: £40,000.00-£58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 2 or 3 NVQ ( or equivalent) ?
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Bus Mechanic roles across RRSS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,000 - £58,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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