PSV MOT Fitter

Arriva Cymru Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Arriva Village Benefits

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus Chester Depot is seeking a PSV MOT Engineer to inspect, repair and present buses for the DVSA annual test. You will work to Arriva’s high maintenance standards and support the Wrexham site when required.

This full-time, permanent role offers 38 hours per week with overtime and competitive benefits. Hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–16:00; Fri 06:00–12:00, with some flexibility to meet company needs.

Qualifications

• PSV/HGV mechanical/ electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Proven experience with PSV/HGV vehicles.
• Full UK driving licence; Cat D (PCV) preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Pre-MOT inspections to Arriva standards.
• Carry out remedial work identified during inspections.
• Complete annual Fire Risk Assessment on vehicles.
• Take vehicles to testing stations and present for Annual Test.
• Support Wrexham site and other workshop duties as needed.

Education

PSV/HGV Mechanical Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Electrical (if possible)

Job description

PSV MOT Engineer

Location: Chester (Work at Wrexham may be required)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £18.35 per hour, 38 hours per week + Overtime + 110’s of Arriva Village Benefits

Company: Arriva UK Bus

Hours: Mon - Thurs: 08:00 - 16:00 | Friday: 06:00 - 12:00 (These hours may be flexible for the company’s needs)

Arriva is looking to recruit a PSV Fitter/Engineer to join our engineering team at our Chester Depot in Hawarden to undertake a role preparing and presenting MOT buses to the DVSA for test. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PSV Engineer who takes pride in high standards of vehicle safety, compliance, and workmanship

What you will be doing

You will carry out inspections and repairs on a fleet of buses ready to then present at a DVSA Testing Station for annual test. You will also support our Wrexham Site to prepare MOTs where required and support the workshop in other engineering operations during periods where no MOTs are scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a Pre-MOT inspection to Arriva’s high maintenance standards which exceed the DVSA’s standards
• Carry out any remedial work that was identified during these inspections
• Complete an annual Fire Risk Assessment on the vehicle to contribute to bringing down thermal incidents
• Take vehicles to authorised testing stations and presenting them for Annual Test
• Ensuring that MOT preparation and Presentation contribute positively to Arriva’s OCRS & DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme
• Assist with other engineering and workshop operations like Rota inspections, defects and breakdowns if required
  
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and documentation always

What we are looking for

Essential:

• A recognised qualification or apprenticeship in PSV/HGV Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (and Electrical if possible)
• Proven experience working on PSV or HGV vehicles
• Strong understanding of MOT Standard and Vehicle Compliance
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
• Full UK driving licence. Cat D (PCV) is preferred; however, training can be provided to the right candidate
• A proactive, safety-focused approach with strong attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience with electrical systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills and teamwork ability

Why Arriva?

• Competitive pay with enhanced overtime rates
• Daytime hours with early Friday finish (Flexible)
• Strong focus on safety, quality and compliance
• Long-term career development and investment in training (PSV, FLT Licences, Irtec, etc)
• Supportive and professional environment

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.