PSV/HGV Mechanic

About Us FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities. Position: PSV/HGV Mechanic Location: Worcester, Padmore Street, WR1 2PA Working Hours: 39 hours per week, 5 days over 7 on a rotating shift pattern of early and lates Hourly Rate: £18.76 per hour (£19.01 per hour is you are a PCV license holder) + weekend premium rate Salary: Approx. £38,045 Bonuses: £3,000 NEW RECRUIT JOINING BONUS!!!* About the Role Do you want to be part of our dedicated team of mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses across Worcester? We’re looking for skilled and forward-thinking people to join our busy Engineering team. We offer technical up-skilling and career progression, we'll also provide your PPE and basic tools you'll need to succeed in your role, as well as a competitive hourly rate and great rewards & benefits (see below). We are looking for NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified Engineers – preferably in heavy vehicle or PSV mechanical maintenance, however we also welcome applications from ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change. Key Responsibilities: Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using hand held data capture devices if applicable Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair About You Do you have a minimum of Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics? Do you have a flexible approach to working hours? Must have a valid UK driver's licence and the ability to obtain a PCV license (we will help you achieve this) Experience of working with buses, coaches or HGVs would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered *Joining Bonus - terms apply Available to new team members joining us for the first time or returning to us after more than 12 months Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK. Equal Opportunities We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age. Your Journey Starts here! Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. FirstGroup is a leading private sector provider of public transport. We provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities. Our services are a vital part of society – transporting customers for business, education, health, social and leisure purposes. We create solutions that reduce complexity, making travel smoother and life easier, and work hard to reduce our impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more responsible methods of transport. Our businesses are at the heart of our communities, and the essential services we provide are critical to delivering wider economic, social, and environmental goals.