Night Shift PSV/HGV Technician

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bus operator at the forefront of engineering innovation! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while working with state-of-the-art technology. As a Night Shift PSV/HGV Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems, ensuring safety and efficiency on the road. Enjoy perks like free travel for you and your family, a discount scheme, and a focus on your well-being. If you have an NVQ level 3 qualification and a passion for engineering, this is the perfect chance to advance your career!

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

First Xclusives discount scheme

£6 all-day train travel for family

Pension scheme participation

Discounted First Group shares

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mech/Elec technician.
• Fully conversant with overhaul and repair of vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle faults and specify correct repair methods.
• Carry out vehicle servicing and routine examinations.
• Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries.

Skills

Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs

PCV Mechanical, Electrical & Body Repair Skills

Experience with diagnostic equipment

Basic skills in gas and electric welding

Education

NVQ level 3 qualification

Tools

Brake rolling road testers

Hydraulic vehicle lifts

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Job description

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Client:

First Bus

Location:

Bradford, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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Job Description:

We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

About the role

If you have an NVQ level 3 qualification with proven experience as a Mech/Elec, why not express your interest today by registering your profile against this vacancy, and we'll take your engineering skills to the next level.

The successful Night Shift PSV/HGV Technician will be responsible for the following duties:

• Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement.
• Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
• Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using handheld data capture devices if applicable.
• Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries.
• Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.
• PCV Mechanical, Electrical & Body Repair Skills required.

Hourly rate: £18.77

Working shift: Sunday to Thursday – 22:00 – 06:00

About you

• PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it.
• Are you fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle systems including engines, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, drive trains, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, and basic auto electrics?
• Are you fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment including brake rolling road testers, tracking gauges, hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurized oil and waste systems, battery chargers and starters, trolley jacks, scaffolding, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, digital smoke readers, headlamp alignment testers, hydraulic jacks and testing equipment, drilling machines, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders, and general portable equipment (i.e., air guns, drills, electric and pneumatic hand tools)?
• Have you working experience with all relevant diagnostic equipment including hydraulic flow meters, air, and vacuum gauges, multimeters, temperature gauges, micrometers, Vernier gauges, engine and gearbox laptop testing equipment?
• Do you possess basic skills in gas and electric welding, burning, and basic body repairs?
• Enjoy free travel on our buses for you and your family.
• Benefit from the First Xclusives discount scheme with over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands.
• Get £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains.
• Participate in our pension scheme and have the chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
• Enjoy enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Use our cycle to work scheme.

We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being at First Bus. We recognize that anyone can be affected by stresses and strains of work or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.