PSV/HGV Shift Mechanic

First Group; Weston-super-Mare; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Train travel discount

Bus pass

High street discounts

Onsite parking

Cycle to work

Holiday entitlement

Pension and shares

Job summary

First Bus Weston-Super-Mare Depot is seeking a NVQ Level 3 (or C&G equivalent) PSV/HGV Mechanic to join the busy depot team. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, service schedules and road tests, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across the fleet.

Applicants with PSV/HGV experience or ex-forces with engineering training are welcome. The role offers a competitive hourly rate (£21.61) with a £34.80 weekend premium, a £3,000 joining bonus and rotating early/late shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3/SVQ or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience on HGV or PSV is preferred.
• Valid UK driving licence is required.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to on‑road breakdowns and recoveries, road test vehicles.
• Ensure documentation is complete and complies with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

UK driving licence

Education

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

Tools

PSV/HGV experience

Job description

Position: PSV/HGV Shift 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:

• £21.61 per hour
• £34.80 per hour weekend premium rate
• 5 days over 7 (including weekends)
• Minimum 39 hours per week
• Rotation of early and late shifts 06:00-14:00 and 13:00-21:00
• £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?

Rewards & Benefits

• Simply Health & Smart Health benefits for you and your dependents
• Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service
• Freebus pass upon joining First Bus
• Discounts on high street brands andsupermarkets, among others
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroupshares

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

*Joining Bonus - terms apply. Paid in two instalments, first after your 4 month probationary period is completed, second after completion of 12 months in your role. Available to new team members joining us for thefirst 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.