PSV/HGV Mechanic

First West of England Ltd; Wells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Pension and shares

Job summary

First Bus in Wells is seeking a PSV/HGV Mechanic to diagnose faults, repair vehicles and perform routine servicing at Wells Depot. You will handle preventative maintenance, road tests and on‑road recoveries, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Applicants should have a Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance & repair and a valid UK driving licence. The role is on-site, with shifts Mon 6am‑2pm, Tue‑Fri 10am‑6pm, offering a £3,000 joining bonus and a strong

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 and carry out mechanical repairs on vehicles.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and routine inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance and replace parts as needed.
• Respond to on‑road breakdowns and recoveries and road test vehicles.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulations and health & safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

UK driving licence

Experience with HGV/PSV

Education

Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance & repair

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: Wells Depot, Priory Road, Wells, BA5 1SZ

Key Details

• £19.70 per hour
• Minimum 39 hours per week
• Approx. £ 39,951 per annum
• Monday 6am-2pm, Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm
• £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.

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.

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.