PSV / HGV Technician

Job Title: PSV / HGV Technician

Location: Newbury

Salary: £21.80 per hour plus £4.29 per hour night premium for all hours worked after 6pm

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 2.00pm - 10.00pm. Occasional weekend working required.

We are looking for a PSV / HGV Technician to join our engineering team at our Newbury depot.

We want hard-working, self-starting individuals with a passion for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles. You will play an important role in ensuring our fleet is maintained to a high standard and operates safely and reliably.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician, mechanic or vehicle engineer looking to develop their career within a professional and supportive engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Inspect, repair and maintain vehicles to a high standard
Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs as required
Record faults and completed work using electronic systems
Follow all safety instructions and procedures
Report issues promptly and accurately
Contribute to a safe, compliant and efficient workshop environment
Ensure all work is completed to the required engineering and safety standardsExperience & Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate will:

Hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
Have experience maintaining and repairing PSV, HGV or commercial vehicles
Have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical vehicle systems
Be confident diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
Demonstrate a commitment to safety and high standards of workmanship
Be able to work independently and as part of a teamA PSV licence is preferred, although not essential.

Salary & Benefits:

£21.80 per hour
£4.29 per hour night premium for every hour worked after 6pm
Company sick pay (subject to qualifying period)
Company pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement
Free travel benefits in line with Reading Buses contractor arrangements
High street discounts through the Hapi App
Supportive working environment
Opportunity to work within a well-established engineering teamAbout You:

You will be passionate about vehicle engineering and take pride in maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles to the highest standard.

You will be a motivated, reliable technician with strong fault-finding abilities and a commitment to delivering quality work safely and efficiently.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team.

Candidates with experience as a PSV Technician, HGV Technician, PCV Technician, Bus Technician, Bus Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Technician, PSV Mechanic, HGV Mechanic, Fleet Technician, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician are encouraged to apply
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed