PSV Mechanic

Arriva Group; Castleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday per year

Competitive benefits scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Free bus pass for you and your family

Retail discounts worth up to £1,200 per year

Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support

Job summary

A major transportation company is looking for an experienced PSV Mechanic to join their Castleford depot. Responsibilities include servicing vehicles, conducting repairs to strict standards, and attending breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have Level 3 NVQ qualifications in PSV/HGV maintenance and the ability to work independently. This role offers a competitive benefits scheme, career progression opportunities, and even the opportunity to obtain a PCV license.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in PSV/HGV maintenance.
• Ability to work safely according to pre-set standards.
• Inspection of vehicles for scheduled maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing vehicles to standards.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and maintaining quality checks.
• Conducting vehicle fault diagnosis and attending roadside breakdowns.

Skills

Knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance

Ability to work unsupervised

Electrical knowledge

Education

Level 3 NVQ

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Castleford and Selby Depot. An excellent and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced individual to join our Castleford and Selby garage as a Skilled PCV Engineer/Mechanic reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, while maintaining the fleet of PCV vehicles.

The Role Of a PSV Mechanic

• Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Continuous improvement of vehicle standards.
• MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks.
• Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA).
• Attending roadside breakdowns.
• Shift Work (Earlies / Lates / Weekends 5 out of 7).

Requirements Of a PSV Mechanic

• Knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance with recognised qualifications (e.g. Level 3 NVQ).
• Can work safely and unsupervised to pre-set standards and guidelines.
• Electrical knowledge is desirable but not necessary.
• A PCV license is desirable but not necessary.
• Inspection of vehicles for the scheduled maintenance (training can be provided) with IRTEC accreditation favourable.

What Arriva Can Offer You As a PSV Mechanic

• 20 Days holiday per year.
• Competitive benefits scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Great prospects for a rewarding career with progression and promotion opportunities.
• Free Bus pass for you and your family.
• Fantastic career progression.
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family.
• If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
• Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year.
• Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support).
• Arriva Workplace Pension.

About Arriva

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

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