PSV/HGV Mechanic

First West of England Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £3,000

Weekend premium rate available

Shift patterns discussed

Job summary

FirstGroup plc is seeking a NVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic for the Weston-Super-Mare Depot. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing repairs and servicing, and responding to breakdowns to keep vehicles safe and reliable.

We offer varying shifts with a joining bonus of £3,000. A valid UK driving licence and a strong attention to detail are essential. Weekend premiums apply and 39+ hours per week are typical.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs.
• Perform scheduled servicing and routine inspections.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries, road test vehicles.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulations and health & safety standards.

Skills

PSV/HGV maintenance

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds 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: Searle Cres, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 3XP

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 Weston-Super-Mare 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:

£20.35-£21.61 per hour (depending on shift) Varying shifts available - we are open to discussing shift patterns with you! Weekend premium rate available Minimum 39 hours per week £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.

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.