PSV/HGV Technician

First West Yorkshire Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstGroup plc in Halifax is seeking a PSV/HGV Technician to diagnose faults, service and repair vehicles at Elmwood Garage. The role requires NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in vehicle maintenance and repair, with experience on PSV/HGV and a valid UK driving licence.

Expect 37.5 hours weekly, with early/late shift rotation and time-and-a-half overtime. You will document maintenance work to regulatory standards and ensure vehicles stay safe and reliable for daily transport operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on PSV/HGV.
• Service, inspect and maintain vehicles and replace parts as needed.
• Road test vehicles and complete documentation per regulations.

Skills

PSV/HGV experience

Attention to detail

Mechanical knowledge

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 Technician Location: Elmwood Garage, Shaw Hill, Halifax, HX12RF We are now looking for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Technician to join the busy team at our First Bus Halifax Depot – PSV or HGV mechanical experience is great however we love to hear from ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other automotive sectors looking for a change.

Key Details

• £20.00 per hour
• Minimum 37.5 hours per week
• Approx. £39,000 per annum
• Monday-Friday Rotation of early and late shifts
• Overtime rate paid at time & a half

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?

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.

Your Journey Starts here!

FirstGroup is a leading private sector provider of public transport. We provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities. Our services are a vital part of society – transporting customers for business, education, health, social and leisure purposes. We create solutions that reduce complexity, making travel smoother and life easier, and work hard to reduce our impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more responsible methods of transport. Our businesses are at the heart of our communities, and the essential services we provide are critical to delivering wider economic, social, and environmental goals.