PCV Fitter

Compass Travel; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent bus company in the South East of England is seeking a qualified PCV Fitter to join their Lewes depot. The role involves maintaining and repairing a fleet of buses and coaches, with competitive pay and benefits. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in the field, along with a valid driving licence. A supportive community and flexible working patterns are offered within the team.

Benefits

Career progression

Flexible working patterns

Personal membership for financial and medical benefits

Family travel passes

Free parking

Company pension

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience working on buses, coaches or HGVs.
• A valid driving licence (Category B).
• PCV Category D driving licence is a bonus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, servicing and repairs on a fleet of buses and coaches.
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and meet DVSA standards.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Qualified PCV Fitter

Safety-conscious

Ability to work independently

Teamwork skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / IRTEC or similar

Job description

PCV Fitter - Buses & Coaches (Late Shift)

Lewes, East Sussex

Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience

Are you a qualified PCV Fitter with hands‑on experience maintaining, servicing and repairing buses, coaches or HGV's? Compass Travel is expanding our Engineering Team and we want YOU!

Compass Travel is a leading independent bus company in the South East of England, providing safe, reliable and friendly transport. We're looking for an experienced PCV Fitter to join our Lewes depot, working in a purpose‑built workshop on a varied fleet of buses and coaches.

What we offer:

• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• Career progression, we promote from within
• Flexible working patterns: Late shift 3pm to midnight, Monday to Friday, plus weekend on‑call on rotation
• Optional personal membership to access financial and medical benefits, therapies, grants and welfare advice for you and your family (£1.25 per week)
• Family travel passes giving you, your live‑in partner and dependent children free travel on buses (subject to conditions)
• Free parking
• Company pension
• A supportive, engaging and motivating company culture where you're treated as a valued team member, not just a number

Your role:

• Perform maintenance, servicing and repairs on a fleet of buses and coaches
• Ensure vehicles are roadworthy and meet DVSA standards
• Maintain high health and safety standards
• Work to the highest technical standards with attention to detail

We're looking for:

• Qualified PCV Fitters with relevant recognised qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / IRTEC or similar)
• At least 2 years' experience working on buses, coaches or HGVs
• A valid driving licence (Category B)
• PCV Category D driving licence is a bonus but not essential
• Safety‑conscious, reliable and capable of working independently as well as part of a team

Why join Compass Travel?

Our engineering team isn't just a department, it's a community. We work together, celebrate successes and support each other. No rigid corporate nonsense, just a friendly, professional environment where your skills are valued.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, apply today. We run an open recruitment process, but don't wait too long, we reserve the right to close the advert once we have enough applications.

Right to work: All applicants must provide proof of the right to work in the UK if shortlisted.

Join Compass Travel and help keep our buses and coaches safe, reliable and road‑ready