PSV Mechanic

Arriva UK Bus Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled PSV Mechanic to join their Shrewsbury depot. This rewarding role involves maintaining a fleet of PCV vehicles, ensuring they meet high standards of safety and reliability. With opportunities for career progression and training, including obtaining a PCV license, this position is ideal for those looking to advance in the transport sector. The company values diversity and inclusion, making it a great place to work. Join now to contribute to a greener future by providing sustainable transport services.

Benefits

25 Days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Free Bus pass for you and your family

Retail discounts worth up to £1,200 per year

Training to drive a bus if you don't have a PCV license

Qualifications

• Recognized qualifications in PSV/HGV maintenance are essential.
• Ability to work safely and unsupervised to set standards.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• MOT preparation and vehicle fault diagnosis.

Skills

PSV/HGV maintenance knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Vehicle fault diagnosis

Education

Level 3 NVQ

Job description

We are looking for experienced and ambitious PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Shrewsbury Depot.

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our Shrewsbury garage as a Skilled PCV Engineer/Mechanic reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, whilst maintaining the fleet of PCV vehicles.

What Arriva can offer you as a PSV Mechanic:

1. £16.63 per hour plus overtime.
2. 25 Days holiday per year.
3. Contributory pension scheme.
4. Great prospects for a rewarding career with progression and promotion opportunities.
5. Free Bus pass for you and your family.
6. Fantastic career progression.
7. Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family.
8. If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
9. Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year.

The role of a PSV Mechanic will involve:

1. Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
2. Continuous improvement of vehicle standards.
3. MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks.
4. Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA).

Requirements of a PSV Mechanic:

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

APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.

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.