PSV Field Service Technician

Adam Curtis Specialist Automotive Recruitment Consultancy Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist automotive recruitment firm in Gillingham is seeking a PSV Field Service Technician to cover the Midlands area. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on buses and coaches, ensuring reliability and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vehicle electronics and mechanics, a full driving license, and relevant technical qualifications. Competitive salary and training opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Signing on bonus of £1000

25 days annual holiday + 8 bank holidays

Branded company van + fuel card

Statutory sick pay

Workplace pension plan

Commission structure for parts and service sales

Cycle to work scheme

Employee benefits portal

Great work life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Service Technician in bus, coach, or heavy vehicle.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical and electronic vehicle components.
• Full clean driving license; D (PSV) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and diagnostics for mechanical issues.
• Conduct pre-delivery inspections and routine maintenance.
• Diagnose electrical faults and comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical inspection

Electrical diagnostics

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in vehicle maintenance

Job description

PSV Field Service Technician

Starting Salary £55,000 + Overtime + Call out payment.

To cover the UK Midlands area

Permanent/Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (7am to 4.30pm)(On call every 3 weeks)

Our client, a leading company in the bus and coach industry renowned for its engineering excellence and innovation, is expanding its team. They are looking for a PSV Field-based Service Technician covering the Midlands area of the UK.

This role is pivotal in providing high-quality maintenance and repair services for growing parc of buses and coaches, directly impacting our clients commitment to reliability and customer satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities:

As PSV Field Service Technician your job role will include, but not be limited to the following.

• Perform detailed inspections and diagnostics to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues, including axle and driveline repairs.
• Conduct pre-delivery inspections, routine maintenance, preventative measures, and repairs to ensure vehicle reliability and roadworthiness.
• Electrical fault finding including diagnosing CAN networks.
• Diagnosing faults on HGV/PSV air systems.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment and stay abreast of emerging technologies within the industry.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections.

Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Service Technician within the bus, coach, or heavy vehicle sector.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic components of vehicles.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role, managing time and resources effectively.
• Full driving license, with the willingness to travel across the designated region
• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Full clean driving licence. D (PSV) Licence preferrable.

Why apply for this role:

Our client provides a very competitive salary, with multiple opportunities for professional & technical growth, and a dynamic work environment. Our client provides a unique opportunity for you to train across multiple brands including Iveco, Mercedes-benz and Isuzu in Euro 6 and EV drivetrains. Join their team and contribute to the success and reliability of their diverse vehicle fleet.

• Signing on bonus of £1000
• Starting Salary £55,000 + Overtime + Call out payment. (£23.50 p/hr) depending on experience.
• 25 days annual holiday. + 8 bank holidays
• Branded Company Van + Fuel card.
• Statutory Sick Pay.
• Workplace Pension Plan.
• Commission structure for additional parts and service sales.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee benefits portal.
• Great work life balance/flexible working hours.

Training:

Paid OEM training on all major brands in our clients portfolio including advanced EV training and certification. Working closely with all key component suppliers including Allison, ZF, Knorr-Bremse, Cummins, with advanced training on all diagnostic equipment. In-house training and development with Engineering and technical experts.

For further details on this role, please submit your CV to Adam Curtis of ACS Recruitment Consultancy.