PSV Master Tech

Arriva Plc; Brandon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Pension scheme

Ongoing technical training and dev.

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Arriva plc is seeking an experienced PSV Master Technician to join our Midlands Engineering Team. This role covers multiple depots and focuses on diagnostics, fault finding, and complex heavy vehicle repairs to maintain a safe, reliable fleet for service.

You will diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic faults on modern PSV fleets, perform advanced repairs, mentor junior technicians, and contribute to continuous improvement while complying with DVSA regulations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Experience with PSV system diagnostics and repairs.
• Ability to travel across Midlands depots.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic faults on modern PSV fleets.
• Carry out advanced repairs, component replacements, and vehicle overhauls to standards.
• Support engineering teams with specialist investigations and fault resolution.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and identify reliability improvements.
• Use advanced diagnostic software and equipment to fix defects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to technicians and apprentices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure procedures compliance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering.

Skills

Diagnostics expertise

Fault finding

Advanced repairs

Mentoring technicians

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Diagnostic software

Diagnostic equipment

Vehicle data systems

Job description

PSV Master Tech

PSV Master Technician - Midlands Region

Arriva is one of the UK's leading passenger transport operators, and we're looking for an experienced PSV Master Technician to join our Midlands Engineering Team. This is a specialist role for a highly skilled technician with extensive experience in diagnostics, fault finding, and complex vehicle repairs. Working across multiple Midlands depots, you'll provide technical expertise that helps keep our fleet safe, reliable, and available for service.

Location: Midlands Region (covering multiple Arriva depots)

Salary: £50,000K per annum + Benefits

Shift times: 07:30 - 16:00, however, must be flexible with covering AM, PM and Evening shifts as and when required

Contract: Full Time

Company Vehicle Provided

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic faults on modern PSV fleets.
• Carrying out advanced repairs, component replacements, and vehicle overhauls to manufacturer and company standards.
• Supporting engineering teams with specialist technical investigations and fault resolution.
• Performing preventative maintenance inspections and identifying opportunities to improve fleet reliability.
• Using advanced diagnostic software and equipment to analyse and rectify vehicle defects.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to technicians and apprentices.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with all engineering procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements and DVSA regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a PSV Master Technician, Senior Technician, or equivalent heavy vehicle engineering role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent recognised qualification).
• Advanced knowledge of PSV systems, diagnostics, electrical systems, engines, transmissions, and braking systems.
• Experience using modern diagnostic equipment and software.
• Strong understanding of DVSA compliance and vehicle roadworthiness requirements.
• Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence (PCV licence advantageous).
• Willingness to travel across Midlands depots as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Company van.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing technical training and development.
• Career progression opportunities within one of the UK's largest passenger transport operators.
• A supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

Join Arriva and help us keep our communities moving safely and reliably every day.