PSV/HGV Mechanic

FirstGroup; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstBus Slough Depot, part of FirstGroup, is seeking a NVQ Level 3 qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic. You will diagnose faults, perform mechanical repairs, service vehicles, and respond to breakdowns while maintaining excellent documentation and safety standards.

The role offers 40 hours per week with varying shifts and is based at the Slough depot. Prior PSV/HGV experience and a valid UK driving licence are preferred, with opportunities to discuss shifts during screening.

Qualifications

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience on PSV or HGV vehicles.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on PSV/HGV vehicles.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Road-test vehicles and complete documentation in line with regulations and health and safety standards.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries when required.

Skills

PSV/ HGV maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ 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:

First Bus Slough, Stanley Cottages, SL2 5AQ

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

• £22.77 per hour
• Approx. £47,361 per annum
• Minimum 40 hours per week
• Varying shifts available, can be discussed at screening

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?

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.