PSV/HGV Mechanic

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for a PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Leicester Depot.
Join a great, highly skilled team working in a modern, well-equipped bus depot with up-to-date diagnostic equipment on a wide range of fleet including 36 brand new diesel vehicles and 22 fully electric vehicles arriving later in 2023
As a PSV Mechanic, 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, to the strict standards set by both Arriva, and the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency).
What Arriva can offer you:
Opportunity to earn up to GBP47,000
Refer a friend scheme worth GBP500
Guaranteed 39 minimum working hours with overtime available
On the job training & development - High Voltage Level 1-4 /EV training, roadside assistance, IRTEC accreditation & diagnostics training
Free bus travel for you and your family
We will train you and upgrade your licence to drive a bus!
Access to the Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to GBP1,200 per year
Arriva Wellbeing Support and Annual Health Screening
20 days plus bank holidays (Rising to 25 after 5 years' service)
Arriva Workplace Pension
Full PPE and Workwear provided
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)
Various working patterns available - Please get in touch to discuss hours that suit your lifestyle
Requirements:
Qualifications for PSV/HGV maintenance and repair - Minimum of NVQ level 2 or any equivalent international qualification (will require confirmation)
If you are not qualified, applications may be considered from candidates with at least 5 years' experience in repair and maintenance of PSV/ HGV/ Light Vehicle
A full UK driving licence (6 points or less)
Ability to be passed fit for a PCV pre-employment medical
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.
_At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success._
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to GBP47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free or subsidised travel
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Store discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
Signing bonus
Application question(s):
Do you have Level 2 or 3 NVQ or equivalent qualifications in Heavy Vehicle?
Experience:
PSV/HGV Mechanic: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: R-014503