PSV MOT Fitter

Arriva TrainCare; Chester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Arriva Village Benefits

Job summary

Arriva UK Bus in Chester is seeking a PSV MOT Engineer to prepare and present buses for DVSA testing. The role involves inspecting and repairing a fleet, supporting the Wrexham site for MOTs, and assisting with other workshop operations when needed.

You will work to high safety and quality standards and contribute to Arriva's OCRS and Earned Recognition schemes. The ideal candidate will have a PSV/HGV qualification or apprenticeship and proven MOT experience, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• PSV/HGV mechanical engineering apprenticeship or recognised qualification is essential.
• Proven experience working on PSV or HGV vehicles.
• Strong understanding of MOT standards and vehicle compliance.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Pre-MOT inspections and repairs to high maintenance standards.
• Prepare vehicles for DVSA annual test and present to DVSA.
• Support Wrexham site to prepare MOTs and assist with other workshop operations.
• Maintain safety, quality and documentation at all times.

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.

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!! Our expansion is opening up exciting prospects! As our team grows, we're on the lookout for the brightest talent to join us. Our ongoing success hinges on this! We're grateful for your consideration to become a part of our dynamic team!