Mechanic - PSV

Arriva Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading transport organization in Europe as a PSV Engineer at our Wakefield Depot. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring they meet high standards of safety and reliability. You'll be involved in servicing, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives, all while working in a supportive environment that values your skills and offers opportunities for career progression. With shift work and a focus on teamwork, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the transport industry. Embrace this rewarding opportunity and help us connect communities safely and sustainably.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Free Bus pass for you and your family

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in PSV/HGV maintenance are essential.
• Ability to work unsupervised to set standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct servicing and repairs to meet Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and diagnose faults for reliability.

Skills

PSV/HGV maintenance knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Vehicle fault diagnosis

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

IRTEC accreditation

Job description

Arriva isn’t just one of the biggest transport organisations in the area. We’re one of the biggest in Europe, which means more opportunities for you.

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our garage as PSV Engineer reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, whilst maintaining the fleet of PCV vehicles here at our Wakefield Depot (this will involve shift work including earlies, lates and weekends).

What does it involve?

1. Shifts are 5 over 7 Sunday to Saturday (hours to be confirmed at interview).
2. Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
3. Continuous improvement of vehicle standards.
4. MOT preparation.
5. Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA).

Requirements:

1. Knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance with recognised qualifications (E.G level 3 NVQ).
2. Can work safely and unsupervised to pre-set standards and guidelines.
3. Electrical knowledge is desirable but not necessary.
4. A PCV license is desirable but not necessary.
5. Inspection of vehicles for the scheduled maintenance (training can be provided) with IRTEC accreditation favourable.

Benefits:

1. Contributory pension scheme.
2. Great prospects for a rewarding career with progression and promotion opportunities.
3. Free Bus pass for you and your family.

About Us

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day.