Mechanic

TieTalent; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in passenger transport is seeking a skilled PSV Mechanic for their maintenance team in Weston-super-Mare. This full-time role involves conducting repairs and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Competitive hourly rates and ongoing training are provided.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime available

Stable, full-time permanent role

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with PSV, HGV, or commercial vehicles required.
• Good understanding of DVSA safety standards and vehicle compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled inspections, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of coaches.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

About

Mechanic

Location: Weston-Super-Mare, BS23 3DN

Salary: £20.00 - £21.00 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend availability as required

About The Company

Streamline Search is working in partnership with a well-established, award-winning passenger transport company that provides coach holidays, home-to-school transport, and community services. Due to continued investment in their fleet and operations, our client is now seeking a skilled and dependable PSV Mechanic to join their experienced maintenance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified mechanic from a PSV, HGV, or broader transport background to work in a supportive environment with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspections, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of coaches, minibuses, and other passenger vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults and perform the necessary repairs efficiently.
• Conduct MOT preparations and inspections to ensure vehicles meet DVSA standards.
• Complete all documentation accurately and maintain service records to a high standard.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures and transport regulations.
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns and carry out roadside repairs when required.
• Work collaboratively with the engineering and transport teams to maintain vehicle availability and reliability.
  
  

Requirements

• Previous experience working on PSV (Passenger Service Vehicles), HGV, or in the wider commercial vehicle/transport sector.
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent). Time-served mechanics without formal qualifications will also be considered based on experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Good understanding of DVSA safety standards and vehicle compliance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a busy workshop environment.
• A full UK driving licence is required. A PSV licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.00 - £21.00 (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Monday - Friday, Week 1: 06:00-14:00 / Week 2: 12:00-20:00
• Overtime available on Saturdays (standard hourly rate)
• Double time for bank holiday
• On-call duty every 6-7 week
• Stable, full-time permanent role within a growing business
• On-site parking
• Employee discounts
• Ongoing training and support provided
  
  

Streamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.

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• Weston-super-Mare, England
  
  

Languages

• English