PSV Technician / HGV Mechanic / Fitter

Vrieservice; London; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Oxford is seeking an experienced PSV Technician or HGV Mechanic/Fitter. The role involves maintaining a fleet of coaches and vans in a well-equipped workshop. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience and relevant qualifications, with opportunities for further training and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Pension scheme

Great team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years industry experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Proven knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Ability to work unsupervised and maintain focus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing and maintenance to company standards.
• Diagnose vehicle faults and prepare for MOTs.
• Attend on-road breakdowns and conduct vehicle road testing.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Health and Safety knowledge

Welding

Education

Level 3 NVQ in PSV or HGV maintenance, repair and diagnostics

Job description

An established and growing Oxford firm is currently recruiting for an experienced
PSV Technician or HGV Mechanic / Fitter with 5+ years' experience.
This is for the maintenance, repair and refitting of coaches and light commercial fleet of vans with a large and busy company.
You will be joining an excellent and experienced maintenance team maintaining vehicles in their warm, tidy, organised purpose built workshops, located at Oxfordshire.

Duties will include
· Carrying out vehicle servicing in accordance with company policy
· Carrying out Periodic Maintenance Inspections and repair to both company and DVSA standards
· Preparing and presenting for MOTs
· Diagnosing vehicle faults and specifying the correct method of repair and warranty claims are in line with terms
· Ensuring correct paperwork is completed and accurate records maintained in a timely manner
· Adhering to good housekeeping practices including general tidiness in the workshop and return of all tools and equipment to their designated place
· Attending on-road vehicle breakdowns
· Carrying out vehicle road testing where necessary to determine specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair
· Complying with Health and Safety policy and guidance documents
· Adopting methods of safe working

Experience and qualities
· Level 3 NVQ in PSV or HGV maintenance, repair and diagnostics or equivalent
· Minimum 5 years industry experience of both mechanical and electrical systems
· PSV licence would also be desirable (but not essential)
· Welding experience would also be desirable.
· Have proven knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
· Ability to work effectively unsupervised, use own initiative and remain focused and consistent and a 'can do' attitude

The position is 40 hours per week, 7.00am - 4.00pm with some overtime offered / required in busy periods, salary is £46k. Further on-going training opportunities are provided if required, pension scheme, great team environment.