PSV/HGV Nightshift Mechanic

First Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee share purchase plan

Job summary

First Bus Scotstoun Depot in Glasgow is seeking a PSV/HGV Nightshift Mechanic to keep buses safe and on the road. This hands-on role requires an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance, and a UK driving licence.

You will work 8pm–6am, 4 nights per week (one weekend in 3), with a £2,000 joining bonus and a guaranteed minimum 37 hours per week. Further pay increases scheduled for April 2027.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on PSV/HGV vehicles.
• Perform scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries.
• Road test vehicles and ensure documentation complies with regulations and health & safety standards.

Skills

UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Passion for mechanics

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance & repair

City & Guilds equivalent 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 Nightshift Mechanic

Location:

Scotstoun Depot,1073 South Street, G14 0AQ

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

Nightshift

• £24.07 per hour


• Minimum 37 hours per week


• £ 46,310 per annum


• 4 nights per week (1 weekend in 3)


• 8pm-6am


• £2,000 joining bonus!

Further pay increase scheduled for April 2027

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

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


• Experience working on HGV or PSV would be beneficial


• A valid UK driving licence


• 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