PSV Technician / HGV Mechanic

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation maintenance firm based in Oxford is seeking an experienced PSV Technician or HGV Mechanic. Responsibilities include servicing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles as part of an excellent team. Candidates should have a Level 3 NVQ in maintenance/repair and a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £46,800 per year, with opportunities for overtime and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training opportunities

Pension scheme

Great team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work effectively unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Proven knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act.

Responsibilities

• Carry out vehicle servicing in accordance with company policy.
• Diagnose vehicle faults and specify correct repair methods.
• Comply with Health and Safety policy and guidance.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Welding

Can do attitude

Education

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

Job description

Overview

An 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

• 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

Details

The position is 40 hours per week, 7.00am - 4.00pm with some overtime offered / required in busy periods, salary is £46,800k (£22.50 per hour)

Benefits

Further on-going training opportunities are provided if required, pension scheme, great team environment.