PSV/HGV Technician

Rocket Staffing Group Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in the UK seeks a skilled PCV/HGV Engineer/Technician to maintain a varied fleet in Porth, Wales. This role offers competitive pay, 25 days of annual leave, training opportunities, and career progression. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and be proactive about safety and teamwork. Flexible shift patterns with overtime available.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free travel for you and a companion

Wide range of discounts including retail & leisure

Qualifications

• Experience with PSV, HGV, truck, haulage, plant, rail, automotive, or agricultural vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
• Experience training and supporting apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance on the fleet.
• Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic tools.
• Respond to vehicle issues in the depot and on the road.
• Support a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Proactive approach

Flexibility

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

PCV/HGV Engineer/Technician based at Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF39 0LN. 40 hours per week, with some overtime available. Pay rate: £18.82 to £19 per hour, overtime paid at enhanced rates. Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Looking for a hands-on engineering role where your skills keep your community moving? We're on the lookout for a skilled and proactive Engineer/Technician to join our team. Whether you are an experienced PCV Engineer or have a background in HGV, LGV, automotive or plant maintenance, you could be just who we’re looking for. As part of a dedicated team, you’ll help maintain a modern and varied fleet to the highest safety and performance standards, supporting customers to get where they need to be, from healthcare and work to shopping and leisure.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out inspections, preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on our fleet in line UK Bus and DVSA standards
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults using modern diagnostic tools
• Responding to vehicle issues both in the depot and out on the road
• Supporting a safe, efficient, and inclusive working environment
• Helping to train and support apprentices and junior team members

What we’re looking for

• A strong engineering background with a focus on vehicles, PSV, HGV, truck, haulage, plant, rail, automotive, or agricultural
• An NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant field is highly desirable
• A proactive approach to safety, teamwork, and delivering high standards
• Flexibility, the current 5 week shift pattern includes working two Saturdays and one week of afternoons
• A "can do" attitude

Benefits and development

• Training opportunities
• Competitive hourly rates and opportunities for overtime
• Benefits including a generous pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, free travel for you and a companion, and a wide range of discounts including retail & leisure
• Career progression, many of our colleagues have grown into engineering, driving, and management roles
• A supportive, inclusive working environment where your wellbeing matters

Location: Porth, RCT, CF39 0LN.

Please apply with your CV.