PSV/HGV Nightshift Mechanic

FirstGroup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Job summary

First Bus Glasgow Caledonia Depot is recruiting a NVQ/SVQ Level 3 PSV/HGV Mechanic for night shift in Glasgow. The role involves diagnosing faults, repairing and maintaining PSV/HGV vehicles, and performing road tests.

The position offers a minimum of 37 hours per week, 8pm–6am, with a £2,000 joining bonus and a pay rate of £24.07 per hour. Aiming for safe, reliable fleets and accurate paperwork in line with safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs and part replacements.
• Perform scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to on‑road breakdowns and recoveries; road test vehicles as required.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulations and health and safety standards.

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 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 Nightshift Mechanic

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

Location: Caledonia Depot, 100 Cathcart Road, G42 7BH

Key Details:

• £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

• 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?

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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.