PSV/HGV Mechanic

First Essex Buses Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and EAP

Discounts on high street brands

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday entitlement + bank holidays

Pension and share opportunities

Job summary

First Essex Buses Ltd at Basildon Depot is seeking an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic to join a busy team. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and keep vehicles running safely, with upskilling in electric vehicle maintenance as the depot is electrified.

The role offers a 4-on/4-off style week, 39 hours minimum with shifts 05:00–15:00 or 14:30–00:30, a joining bonus of £2,000 and potential extra earnings from weekend premium.

Qualifications

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance & repair required.
• Experience on PSV/HGV is preferred but not mandatory; ex-forces with engineering apprenticeship welcomed.
• Valid UK driving licence is required.
• Joining bonus terms apply and right-to-work in the UK must be confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs and part replacements as needed.
• Perform scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries; road test vehicles when required.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulations and health and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

UK driving licence

Mechanical mindset

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance & repair

City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

About First Bus: Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Position: PSV/HGV Mechanic Location: Basildon Depot, SS16 5AG

We are now looking for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic to join the busy team at First Bus Basildon Depot–PSV or HGV mechanical experience is great however we love to hear from ex‑Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other automotive sectors looking for a change.

Basildon is a fully electrified depot with state‑of‑the‑art vehicles and charging facilities, anyone that joins us will be upskilled in electric vehicle maintenance.

Key Details

• £24.37 per hour


• £25.42 weekend premium rate


• Approx. £46,310 per annum


• 4 days over 7 - minimum 39 hours per week


• Rotation of early shifts 05:00-15:00 and late shifts 14:30-00:30


• Potential to earn around £4000 extra with weekend premium


• £2,000 joining bonus!

In this hands‑on role, you'll keep vehicles running safely and reliably by diagnosing faults, completing mechanical repairs and replacing parts when needed. You'll carry out scheduled servicing, routine inspections and preventative maintenance, as well as responding to on‑road breakdowns and recoveries. You'll also road test vehicles where required and make sure all documentation is completed accurately and in line with regulations and health and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Do you have a Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair?


• Do you have experience working on HGV or PSV?


• Do you have a valid UK driving licence?


• Do you also have a strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics?


• *Joining Bonus - terms apply.


• Available to new team members joining us for the first time or returning to us after more than 12 months


• We ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.

Rewards

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise.


• Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support


• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc


• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass


• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme


• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays


• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares

We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys.

We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first. Our people are the beating heart of First Bus. Without them, there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road. Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.