PSV Mechanic

Kamro Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected coach hire operator in St Helens is seeking an experienced PSV Mechanic to maintain and service high-specification coaches and vehicles. This role focuses on delivering top-quality repairs and services with a commitment to safety and reliability. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in heavy-vehicle maintenance, hold relevant qualifications, and demonstrate flexibility in a rewarding, weekday-based position.

Qualifications

• Several years of proven experience as a heavy-vehicle or PSV mechanic/technician.
• PSV License and Irtec Inspector License preferred or willing to train.
• Familiarity with common PSV coach systems is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs on the PSV/coach fleet.
• Conduct diagnostics and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain accurate service records and coordinate with teams.

Skills

Heavy-vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Compliance with safety standards

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

PSV Mechanic / Coach & Heavy-Vehicle Technician

Up to £51,000 per annum DOE

St Helens, Merseyside

Introduction

We’re looking for a highly competent PSV Mechanic to join a respected coach hire operator that runs a high spec fleet and serves top level clients (including Premiership sports teams and corporate clients). If you enjoy working on premium coaches, care about delivering top-notch standards, and want a stable, weekday-based role, this could be a really rewarding next step for you.

About the Role

As PSV Mechanic, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of high-specification coaches and Chauffeured Mercedes Cars ensuring every vehicle is safe, road-worthy, and maintained to the company’s elevated standards. You’ll handle diagnostics, routine servicing, fault-finding, brake/clutch/engine work, safety inspections and general upkeep of the fleet. Precision, reliability and a thorough approach is essential.

About the Client

Our Client is a long standing, family owned coach and private hire operator based in St Helens with decades of history (founded in the 1920s). Our clients run a premium fleet including luxury coaches fitted with high-end interiors, modern amenities (leather seats, comfort fittings, entertainment systems) and frequently serves high-profile clients including sports teams and corporate customers. As part of their maintenance team, you wont be working on ordinary minibuses: these are well-maintained, high-spec vehicles where attention to detail matters.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 08:00 17:00 (standard weekday schedule)

• (Flexible overtime, Additional on Call Rota required with pay advancement.)

Key Duties

• Perform full servicing, maintenance, and repairs on PSV / coach fleet. Engines, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, suspension, PMI inspections and more.

• Conduct diagnostics and fault-finding, ensuring issues are identified and fixed to high quality standards.

• Maintain compliance with safety, regulatory, and maintenance standards (including any PSV / DVA requirements).

• Keep accurate service records and paperwork for each vehicle.

• Work with care to preserve high-spec interiors and coach standards.

• Coordinate with workshop and operations teams to prioritise maintenance and manage workloads.

• Occasionally be available for overtime or on-call, depending on fleet scheduling and maintenance needs.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a heavy-vehicle or PSV / coach mechanic / technician (several years ideally).

• PSV License and Irtec Inspector License (Ideal or able to train for).

• Strong mechanical knowledge across engines, brakes, transmission, electrics (including familiarity with common PSV coach systems a bonus).

• Level 3 NVQ or City & Guilds qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or an equivalent.

• Good awareness of safety standards, regulations, and paperwork compliance (maintenance logs, checks, regulatory requirements).

Flexibility, reliability and readiness to respond to maintenance needs sometimes under pressure.