PSV/HGV Mechanic

FirstGroup; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium rate

Joining bonus

Job summary

FirstGroup is seeking a NVQ Level 3 (or C&G equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic to join the busy team at First Bus Great Yarmouth Depot. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and carry out servicing to keep vehicles safe and reliable.

The role offers £21.55 per hour, 5 days over 7 with weekend premium, and a £3,000 joining bonus. 39+ hours weekly with early/late shift rotations. UK driving licence required and prior PSV/HGV experience preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or C&G equivalent) 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 and perform mechanical repairs.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and inspections.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and respond to on‑road breakdowns.

Skills

HGV/PSV experience

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair

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: Caister Road, Great Yarmouth, NR30 4DF

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

Key Details:

• £21.55 per hour
• Weekend premium rate available
• 5 days over 7 (including weekends)
• Minimum 39 hours per week
• Rotation of early and late shifts
• £3,000 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. Paid in two instalments, first after your 4 month probationary period is completed, second after completion of 12 months in your role. Available to new team members joining us for thefirst 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.