PSV/HGV Nightshift Mechanic

First Rail; Michigan; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Job summary

FirstGroup plc in Glasgow Caledonia Depot is seeking a NVQ/SVQ Level 3 qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic to join the nightshift team. You will diagnose faults, carry out mechanical repairs, service checks and respond to breakdowns, ensuring vehicles run safely and reliably.

A valid UK driving licence, experience on HGV/PSV, and a strong attention to detail are essential. The role offers a night schedule (8pm–6am), 37 hours minimum, and a £2,000 joining bonus, with pay reviews planned for April 2027.

Qualifications

• NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Experience working on HGV or PSV.
• Valid UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical repairs on PSV/HGV vehicles.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and routine inspections.
• Perform preventative maintenance and component replacements as needed.
• Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries when required.
• Road test vehicles where required and document work accurately.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and health and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanic experience

Nightshift availability

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance & repair

City & Guilds equivalent

Job description

About Us

FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.

Position: PSV/HGV Nightshift Mechanic

Location: Caledonia Depot, 100 Cathcart Road, G42 7BH

We are now looking for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic - Nightshift to join the busy team at our First Bus Glasgow Caledonia Depot – PSV or HGV mechanical experience is great however we love to hear from ex-Forces personnel with an engineeringapprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other automotive sectors looking for a change.

Key Details

• £24.07 per hour
• Minimum 37 hours per week
• £ 46,310 per annum
• 4 nights per week (1 weekend in 3)
• 8pm-6am
• £2,000 joining bonus!

Further pay increase scheduled for April 2027.

In this hands-on role, you’ll keep vehicles running safely and reliably by diagnosing faults, completing mechanical repairs and replacing parts when needed. You’ll carry out scheduled servicing, routine inspections and preventative maintenance, as well as responding to on-road breakdowns and recoveries. You’ll also road test vehicles where required and make sure all documentation is completed accurately and in line with regulations and health and safety standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Do you have a Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair?
• Do you have experience working on HGV or PSV?
• Do you have a valid UK driving licence?
• Do you also have a strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics?

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Equal Opportunities

We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age.