PSV Mechanic

ARRIVA Plc; SHREWSBURY; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Shrewsbury is seeking an experienced PSV Mechanic to join their Telford depot. The role involves servicing and repairing vehicles to high standards, with offers of a competitive salary of £20 per hour, a rewarding benefits package, and excellent career progression opportunities. Ideal candidates should possess level 3 NVQ in maintenance and be able to work independently. Training for a PCV license can be provided.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Contributory pension scheme

Free bus travel for you and a family member

Retail discounts worth up to £1,200 per year

Qualifications

• Recognized qualifications in PSV/HGV maintenance.
• Ability to work safely and follow guidelines.
• IRTEC accreditation is favorable.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Continuous improvement of vehicle standards.
• MOT preparation and quality checks.

Skills

Knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance

Ability to work unsupervised

Electrical knowledge (desirable)

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for experienced and ambitious PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Telford Depot.

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our Telford garage as a Skilled PCV Engineer/Mechanic reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, whilst maintaining the fleet of PCV vehicles.

What Arriva can offer you as a PSV Mechanic:

• £20 per hour.
• 25 days holiday per year.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Great prospects for a rewarding career with progression and promotion opportunities.
• Free Bus pass for you and your family.
• Fantastic career progression.
• Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family.
• If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
• Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year.

The role of a PSV Mechanic will involve:

• Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
• Continuous improvement of vehicle standards.
• MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks.
• Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA).

Requirements of a PSV Mechanic:

• Knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance with recognised qualifications (E.G level 3 NVQ).
• Can work safely and unsupervised to pre-set standards and guidelines.
• Electrical knowledge is desirable but not necessary.
• A PCV license is desirable but not necessary.
• Inspection of vehicles for the scheduled maintenance (training can be provided) with IRTEC accreditation favourable.

APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.

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