Psv Mechanic

Arriva Yorkshire Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Free bus pass for you and family

Career progression opportunities

Arriva Wellbeing Service

Job summary

Arriva Yorkshire Limited is seeking an experienced PSV Mechanic to join the Castleford and Selby depots as a Skilled PCV Engineer/Mechanic, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You will maintain Arriva PCV fleet to high standards and contribute to overall vehicle reliability.

The role involves servicing, diagnosing faults, MOT prep, and attending roadside breakdowns. Shift work across early/late/weekends offers development and progression opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance with recognised qualifications (e.g. Level 3 NVQ).
• Electrical knowledge is desirable but not required.
• PCV licence desirable but not necessary.
• IRTEC accreditation favourable for inspection of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Continuous improvement of vehicle standards.
• MOT preparation and preventative maintenance campaigns.
• Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability to Arriva standards.
• Attending roadside breakdowns.
• Shift work (Earlies / Lates / Weekends 5 out of 7).

Skills

PSV maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Safety compliance

Roadside support

Education

NVQ Level 3 PSV maintenance

Tools

IRTEC accreditation

Job description

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

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our Castleford and Selby 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:

• 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.

The role of a PSV Mechanic will involve:

• 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.

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.