HGV/Bus Master Technician

Arriva; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport services provider in the North East is seeking a Bus/PSV Master Technician to handle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a fleet of buses. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 NVQ/IRTEC qualification and experience in PSV or HGV maintenance. Full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits including free bus travel for family members. Join a diverse team dedicated to providing sustainable transport services.

Benefits

Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member

Company pension

Employee discount

Referral programme

20 days holiday, increasing to 25

Training opportunities including driving lessons

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/IRTEC or equivalent.
• Experience with PSV or HGV maintenance is required.
• Familiarity with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and preventative maintenance on buses.
• Diagnose vehicle faults and perform repairs.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of PSV or HGV maintenance

Electrical circuits and systems knowledge

Knowledge of engineering procedures

Education

Level 3 NVQ/IRTEC Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Excellent and rewarding job opportunities have arisen for Bus/PSV Master Technician to join Arriva, based at across the North East .

As a Master Technician, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated buses, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).

What Arriva can offer you:
Full-Time Permanent Employment with potential Overtime
Fantastic career progression, training (including High Voltage/EV's) and upskilling opportunities
Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family residing within the same household
If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers
Arriva Workplace Pension
20 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays

The role will involve:
Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva 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 Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA)

Requirements:
Level 3 NVQ/IRTEC Qualification (Or equivalent)
Knowledge of PSV or HGV maintenance
Knowledge of engineering procedures and Health & Safety legislation
Inspection of vehicles for the scheduled maintenance - Desirable but not essential
Electrical circuits and systems knowledge - Desirable but not essential
A full UK driving licence (6 points or less)
Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical

APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.

_At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key focus for us and the creation of a diverse working environment supporting all genders, veterans, backgrounds, cultures and LGBTQ+ colleagues is central to our ability to unlock your potential._

_PSV Engineer / PSV Technician / PSV Fitter / PSV Mechanic / PCV Engineer / PCV Technician / PCV Fitter / PCV Mechanic / Bus Engineer / Bus Technician / Bus Fitter / Bus Mechanic / HGV Engineer / HGV Technician / HGV Fitter / HGV Mechanic_

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: GBP45,000.00-GBP50,000.00 per hour

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free or subsidised travel
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:
Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 2ET: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: R-022648