PSV/HGV Technician

First Group; Chelmsford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus operator in Chelmsford is seeking a PSV/HGV Technician to join their engineering team. The role involves diagnosing and repairing a fleet of buses, including new electric vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, a flexible approach to working hours, and a valid UK drivers licence. This position offers a competitive pay rate, opportunities for career progression, and numerous benefits including health initiatives and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Health cashback benefits

Discounted train travel

Free bus pass

Cycle to work scheme

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent.
• Willingness to obtain a PCV licence if not already held.
• Flexible approach to working hours essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle fault diagnostics and servicing.
• Comply with health and safety legislation.
• Assist on vehicle breakdowns.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Clean UK drivers licence

Flexible working hours

Education

Level 3 NVQ/IMI in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Welcome to First Bus Engineering

Hello. We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state‑of‑the‑art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know‑how by working on our brand new Electric Vehicles. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

About the Role - PSV/HGV Technician

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of HGV/PSV/bus mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses?

Due to fleet expansion we are now looking for an additional PSV/HGV Technician to join our busy engineering team in First Bus Chelmsford.

We offer technical up‑skilling and career progression and we'll also provide all the PPE and basic tools you'll need to succeed in your role.

This could be a great opportunity for you to widen your skill base and work on our state of the art electric vehicles.

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• Vehicle fault diagnostics, servicing, repairs and vehicle inspections in accordance with FirstBus Standard Engineering Operating Procedures
• To fully comply with all HS&E legislation along with Group Policies
• To fully comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain and develop technical skills as required
• Attend and assist on vehicle breakdowns

Location: Chelmsford

Hours: 39 hours per week, 4 days out of 7 (including weekends) on a rotating pattern of early shifts 05:00‑15:00 and late shifts 14:30‑00:30

Pay: £23.69 per hour - £48,043 per annum - weekend premium rate £24.72 and overtime readily available

About you

• Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ/IMI in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, or equivalent qualification? (i.e. City & Guilds Level 1&2)?
• Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
• Do you hold a clean valid UK drivers licence?
• A PCV licence is desirable or show a willingness to obtain PCV licence is essential as we will help you obtain your PCV
• Experience of working with buses/coaches would be advantageous, but not a necessity

We also welcome applications from ex‑Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service and a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
• Flexible working

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health‑promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.