PSV/HGV Mechanic

First Eastern Counties Buses Ltd; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Job summary

FirstGroup plc in Lowestoft is seeking an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic to join our busy Lowestoft Depot.

You will diagnose faults, carry out servicing and repairs, respond to breakdowns, and road test vehicles. A UK driving licence and PSV/HGV experience are preferred, with a 39-hour week and a joining bonus.

We offer a competitive hourly rate with weekend premiums and opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on PSV/HGV.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and routine inspections.
• Replace parts as required and perform preventative maintenance.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries, road test vehicles.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and compliant with regs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Passion for mechanics

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 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: Lowestoft Depot, Gas works Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1UZ

We are now looking for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic to join the busy team at our First Bus Lowestoft 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.

• £21.55 per hour
• Weekend premium rate of £22.19 per hour
• Minimum 39 hours per week
• Approx. £43,703 per annum
• 5 days over 7 (including weekends)
• Rotation of early and late shifts
• £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.

FirstGroup is a leading private sector provider of public transport. We provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities. Our services are a vital part of society – transporting customers for business, education, health, social and leisure purposes. We create solutions that reduce complexity, making travel smoother and life easier, and work hard to reduce our impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more responsible methods of transport. Our businesses are at the heart of our communities, and the essential services we provide are critical to delivering wider economic, social, and environmental goals.