PSV/HGV Technician

FirstGroup; Swansea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstGroup Swansea Depot is seeking a PSV/HGV Technician to keep buses and coaches on the road. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing mechanical repairs and parts replacement in a busy workshop to maintain safety and reliability.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in vehicle maintenance, PSV/HGV experience is welcome, and a valid UK driving licence is required. Strong attention to detail is essential; shifts include early/late and weekend work.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience on PSV/HGV is welcomed but not required for all applicants.
• UK driving licence is essential and attention to detail is important.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, carry out mechanical repairs and replace parts as needed to keep vehicles safe and reliable.
• Carry out scheduled servicing, routine inspections and preventative maintenance, plus respond to on‑road breakdowns and road test vehicles as required.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance & repair (or City & Guilds equivalent)

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:

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.