PSV/HGV Mechanic

First Rail; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Job summary

FirstGroup plc, Chelmsford depot, is seeking a PSV/HGV Mechanic to keep vehicles running safely by diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and ordering parts as needed. You'll perform scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance, and respond to on‑road breakdowns and recoveries.

The role involves road testing and ensuring all documentation meets regulations and health and safety standards. A Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance, plus PSV/HGV experience and a

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience working on HGV or PSV.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, carry out mechanical repairs, and replace parts as needed.
• Carry out scheduled servicing, routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to on‑road breakdowns and recoveries.
• Road test vehicles where required and ensure documentation complies with regulations and health and safety standards.

Job description

About Us

FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.

Position

PSV/HGV Mechanic

Location

Chelmsford depot, Westway, CM1 3AR

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

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age.