TAMAR COACHES LTD
HGV/PSV Technician
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HGV / PSV Technician
Tamar Coaches Ltd | Plymouth
Are you an experienced HGV/PSV Technician looking for your next opportunity? Or are you a developing technician looking for a company that will support your training and professional development?
Tamar Coaches is looking for a motivated HGV/PSV Technician to join our friendly and supportive workshop team.
- 📍 Based in Plymouth
- 🔧 IR Tec Accredited Workshop
- ⏰ 40 hours per week
- 💷 From £20 per hour, depending on experience
- ➕ Overtime available
- 🕐 Flexible working hours considered
About the Role
Working within our IR Tec accredited workshop, you will play an important role in keeping our fleet of coaches and buses safe, reliable and roadworthy.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Repairs to engines, braking systems, transmissions and other vehicle systems
- Replacing parts and carrying out repairs to a high standard
- Preparing vehicles for MOT and compliance inspections
- Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records
- Supporting roadside breakdowns when required
- Working closely with our operations team to minimise vehicle downtime
- Following all relevant health, safety and vehicle compliance requirements
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of our workshop practices
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What We're Looking For
Ideally, you'll have experience working with HGVs, PSVs, coaches, buses or other commercial vehicles, along with strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
We'd particularly welcome applicants with:
- ✅ HGV/PSV maintenance experience
- ✅ An NVQ or equivalent vehicle maintenance qualification
- ✅ IR Tec certification
- ✅ Experience using vehicle diagnostic equipment
- ✅ A good understanding of DVSA and manufacturer standards
- ✅ Excellent attention to detail and record keeping
- ✅ A strong commitment to safety and quality
- ✅ The ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Don't have all the experience?
We are also willing to consider less experienced technicians who demonstrate the right attitude, commitment and willingness to learn. We can support the right person with training and professional development to help them build their skills and progress within the industry.
Why Join Tamar Coaches?
At Tamar Coaches, we believe in investing in our people as well as our vehicles.
You'll benefit from:
- 💷 Competitive pay from £20 per hour, depending on experience
- 🍽️ Paid meal breaks
- 📚 Professional development and training opportunities
- ⏰ Overtime opportunities
- 🕐 Flexible working hours considered
- 🤝 A friendly and supportive team environment
- 🔧 The opportunity to work in an IR Tec accredited workshop
If you're an experienced technician — or you're looking to develop your career in the HGV/PSV industry — we'd love to hear from you.
📩 Interested in joining the Tamar Coaches team? Get in touch with us today or apply for the position.
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