PSV/HGV Technician

First Rail; Ammanford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstGroup plc is hiring a PSV/HGV Technician for the Swansea Depot. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs and replacements, and conduct scheduled servicing and inspections to keep vehicles safe and reliable.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance and experience with PSV or HGV; a valid UK driving licence is essential. Shift patterns include early and late rotations, with weekend work as required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance/repair.
• Experience on HGV or PSV vehicles preferred.
• Driving licence valid in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs and part replacements.
• Carry out scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to on‑road breakdowns and recoveries and road test vehicles.
• Ensure documentation is completed accurately and in line with regulations.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in vehicle

HGV / PSV experience

UK driving licence

Attention to detail

Passion for mechanics

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in vehicle maintenance

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

Position: PSV/HGV Technician

Location

Location: Heol Gwyrosydd, Penlan, Swansea, SA5 7BN

We are now looking for an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Technician to join the busy team at our First Bus Swansea 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

• £20.06 per hour
• Approx. £40,681 per annum
• Minimum 39 hours per week
• 5 days over 7 (including 1 weekend in 3)
• Rotation of early & late shifts
• Early 6am-2:30pm, late 2pm-10:30pm

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 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?

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.