PCV Technician

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme 6% employer

Free travel on NCT buses and tram

Health care package

Life assurance

Onsite gym access

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a qualified PCV Technician to service and repair our fleet of buses and company vehicles to DVSA standards. The role is on-site at Parliament Street Garage with Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:00, 37 hours per week.

You will diagnose faults, perform routine servicing, inspections and MOT prep, and keep accurate records. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate (£19.87, with enhanced £23.62 on weekends/overtime), a comprehensive pension, health

Qualifications

• Qualified HGV/PCV technician with 3+ years post-qualifying experience.
• Experience maintaining buses, coaches, HGVs, or commercial vehicles.
• Full UK and PCV driving licence.
• Experience of Cummins and Scania drivetrain and electrical systems.
• Experience of modern CAN bus electrical systems and OEM diagnostic systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on PCVs.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Complete vehicle inspections, MOT preparations, and safety checks.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with DVSA and company standards.
• Accurately complete records.
• Work efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

Cummins systems

Scania systems

CAN bus diagnostics

OEM diagnostic systems

Job description

The Engineering Department are looking for a skilled and motivated PCV Technician to join the team based at Parliament Street Garage.

About the Role

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing and repairing our modern fleet of buses and company vehicles to the highest safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Our ideal candidate will have both electrical and mechanical knowledge in the HGV / PCV repair industry to enhance our current and proposed vehicle shift rota.

You will:

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on PCVs
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Complete vehicle inspections, MOT preparations, and safety checks
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with DVSA and company standards
• Accurately complete records
• Work efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Requirements

You must possess:

• Qualified HGV/PCV Technician (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent preferred) with at least 3 years post qualifying experience ideally in a main dealer or PSV or HGV workshop
• Previous experience maintaining buses, coaches, HGVs, or commercial vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Full UK and PCV driving licence
• Experience of Cummins and Scania drivetrain and electrical systems
• Experience of modern CAN bus electrical systems and OEM diagnostic systems

You will also be able to:

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, manufacturers and suppliers
• Operate as an efficient team member taking responsibility and ownership when required
• Continually develop knowledge and skills and mentor less experienced colleagues
• Have a strong work ethic and understand the need to be reliable and flexible

What’s in it for you!

Hours of Work -

Monday to Friday role 07.00hrs to 15.00hrs with an early finish on Friday. 37hrs a week

Remuneration and benefits

£19.87 per hour. You will receive an enhanced rate of £23.62 per hour for weekends and for overtime

Permanent role, based on-site in Nottingham

25 days holiday per year plus recognised Bank Holidays

Free travel for you and two nominees on all NCT buses and the tram

Excellent pension scheme with 6% employer contributions (after approx. 3 months)

Great health care package that includes dental and optical care with a range of other benefits (after 6 months)

Life assurance worth £10,000 (after 6 months)

Access to onsite gym (membership fees apply)