PSV/HGV Technician

FirstGroup; Worle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Weekend premium

Varying shifts

Job summary

FirstGroup plc in Weston-Super-Mare is seeking a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent PSV/HGV Technician. You’ll diagnose faults, perform repairs, service vehicles, and handle on-road breakdowns while maintaining safety standards. A UK driving licence is essential and weekend premium rates apply.

The role offers varied shifts with a minimum 39 hours per week and a £3,000 joining bonus to welcome new team members to the First Bus Weston-Super-Mare Depot.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on PSV/HGV vehicles.
• Perform scheduled servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries when required.
• Road test vehicles and ensure accurate documentation in line with regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 3 / SVQ or City & Guilds 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: Searle Cres, Weston-Super-Mare BS23 3XP

£3,000 JOINING BONUS!

We are now looking for an NVQ Level 3 (or C&G equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Technician 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:

• £20.35-£21.61 per hour (depending on shift)
• Varying shifts available - we are open to discussing working patterns with you!
• Weekend premium rate available
• Minimum 39 hours per week
• £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?

*Joining Bonus - terms apply. Available to new team members joining us for the first 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.

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.