PSV Mechanic - Nights

Arriva Yorkshire Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading passenger transport provider is seeking an experienced PSV Engineer for their Wakefield depot. The role involves servicing and repairing PCV vehicles, ensuring compliance with DVSA standards, and offering opportunities for progression. Candidates should possess knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance and ideally have a Level 3 NVQ. Desirable skills include electrical knowledge and a PCV license. The position includes various perks such as a free bus pass for the employee and family, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Free Bus pass for employee and family

Great prospects for career progression

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance with recognized qualifications.
• Can safely work unsupervised to pre-set standards.
• Desirable to have a PCV license and electrical knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance

Ability to work unsupervised

Electrical knowledge

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Arriva isn’t just one of the biggest transport organisations in the area. We’re one of the biggest in Europe, which means more opportunities for you.

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our garage as PSV Engineer reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, whilst maintaining the fleet of PCV vehicles here at ourWakefield Depot (this will involve shift work including earlies, lates and weekends)

What does it involve?

Shifts are 5 over 7 Sunday to Saturday (hours to be confirmed at interview)

Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.

Continuous improvement of vehicle standards

MOT preparation

Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA)

Requirements:

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

Pay to be discussed on interview

25 Days Holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Great prospects for a rewarding career with progression and promotion opportunities

Free Bus pass for you and your family

About Us

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and the United Kingdom, and also operates a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.

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