Lead PSV/HGV Mechanic – Night Shift, Bristol Depot

First West of England Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstGroup plc is seeking a PSV/HGV Lead Mechanic for our Bristol Hengrove Depot. The role combines hands-on vehicle work with leadership of the engineering team to deliver reliable service daily.

You will oversee staff and workshop operations, monitor performance, and ensure compliance. The position runs 39 hours per week, Monday–Friday 6pm–2am, with weekday and weekend overtime paid at premium rates.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience working on HGV or PSV.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics.
• Good degree of literacy and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Build strong teams in the depot and deliver a great service daily.
• Monitor the daily running of the engineering dept and all engineering staff; supervise in the absence of management.
• Balance hands-on repairs/diagnostics (30%) with staff management and workshop admin (70%).
• Ensure compliance and effective workshop administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Literacy

Supervisory experience

UK driving licence

HGV/PSV experience

Education

Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance & repair

Job description

FirstGroup plc is seeking a PSV/HGV Lead Mechanic for our Bristol Hengrove Depot. The role combines hands-on vehicle work with leadership of the engineering team to deliver reliable service daily.

You will oversee staff and workshop operations, monitor performance, and ensure compliance. The position runs 39 hours per week, Monday–Friday 6pm–2am, with weekday and weekend overtime paid at premium rates.