PSV/HGV Mechanic

First Beeline Buses Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans and wellbeing

Discounts and savings

Free bus pass

On-site parking

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Job summary

First Bus Slough Depot is hiring a NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) PSV/HGV Mechanic to join our busy team. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and carry out servicing to ensure buses run safely and reliably.

Experience on HGV/PSV and a valid UK driving licence are essential, with a strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics. We offer varied shifts and career development within a leading UK bus operator.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and perform mechanical repairs to keep vehicles safe and reliable.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Inspect vehicles and complete documented records in line with regulations and health & safety standards.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries and road-test vehicles as required.

Skills

HGV/PSV experience

UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Mechanical skills

Education

NVQ 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: 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 engineering apprenticeship 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?

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.

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.