PSV/HGV Mechanic

First Group; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £3,000

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Discounted travel and bus pass

Job summary

First Bus Weston-Super-Mare Depot is seeking a NVQ Level 3 (or C&G equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic to join our busy workshop. You will diagnose faults, carry out mechanical repairs, servicing and road tests to keep vehicles safe and reliable.

We welcome ex-forces engineers and others with an engineering background. Join us and enjoy a £3,000 joining bonus, shifts with weekend premium, and a 39-hour minimum week.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or C&G equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience working on HGV or PSV is desirable.
• Valid UK driving licence required.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs to PSV/HGV vehicles.
• Carry out scheduled servicing, routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Road test vehicles and document work in line with regulations and health and safety standards.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3 / 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: 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 engineeringapprenticeship 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.

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