PSV Mechanic

Arriva Kent Thameside Limited; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transport service provider is seeking driven Skilled Shift PSV Engineers for their Ware depot. The role focuses on planned maintenance and fault diagnosis for a fleet of buses and coaches. Join a progressive team committed to delivering reliable transport solutions while enjoying competitive pay and benefits, including career progression opportunities and flexible shift patterns.

Benefits

£25 per hour

£37.50 overtime available

25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member

PCV licence training

Retail discounts worth up to £1,200 annually

Mental health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in PSV/HGV maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and preventative maintenance on buses and coaches.
• Diagnose faults and perform reactive repairs.
• Prepare vehicles for MOTs and conduct quality checks.

Skills

Maintenance

Diagnostics

Repair

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 in PSV/HGV maintenance

Job description

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We are seeking experienced and driven Skilled Shift PSV Engineers to join the Arriva team at our Ware depot.

As a PSV Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, diagnosing faults, and performing reactive repairs on a fleet of commercially operated buses and coaches. You'll be expected to maintain high standards in line with Arriva’s and DVSA's requirements.

What Arriva Offers:

• £25 per hour
• £37.50 overtime, with overtime available.
• Full-time, permanent contract with opportunities for overtime
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Career progression opportunities
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated family member
• PCV licence training (if you don't already have one)
• Arriva Village – Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 annually
• Arriva Wellbeing Service – Mental health and wellbeing support

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform servicing, maintenance, and repairs to meet both Arriva and DVSA standards
• Contribute to continuous vehicle reliability improvements
• Prepare vehicles for MOTs, conduct planned preventative maintenance, and quality checks
• Diagnose faults to ensure the fleet meets Arriva's higher-than-DVSA standards
• Attend roadside breakdowns when required
• Work on a full shift rota (early, day, and late shifts, 5 days a week), rotating every 4 weeks. You must be able to commit to this schedule, which includes 2 weeks of early shifts (06:00 start), 1 week of days (9:00/10:00 start), and 1 week of late shifts (14:00/15:00 start). Full rota details will be provided at the interview.

Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in PSV/HGV maintenance and repair (international qualifications will be considered)
• A full UK driving licence (with no more than 6 points)
• Ability to pass a PCV pre-employment medical

Apply now to join Arriva and help us deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable, and reliable transport services to customers, contributing to a greener future.

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