PSV / HGV Mechanic

Arriva Plc

PSV / HGV Mechanic

£35360

Arriva Plc, Chester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 695c7d3ef1ca4a7fa2985a79452b0a6e

Full Job Description

As a PSV Engineer, your role would involve carrying out planned and preventative maintenance along with diagnostic fault finding and reactive repairs to a fleet of commercially operated buses & coaches, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA.

  • Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 3 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation)

  • A full UK driving licence (6 points or less)

  • Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical

    £17.00 per hour - Increasing to £17.30 in March.

  • Full-time, permanent contract - 38 hours per week - Rotating Shifts

  • Overtime is Paid at 1.5x (£25.50p/h) Monday- Saturday & 2x (£34.00) Sunday.

  • On call retainer £19.27 p/day Monday to Friday & £27.46 p/day Saturday - Sunday.

  • 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

  • Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support)

  • 21 days holiday + Bank Holidays

  • Arriva Workplace Pension


  • The role will involve:

  • Servicing, maintenance and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards

  • Continuous improvement of vehicle reliability

  • 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)

  • Attending roadside breakdowns