HGV/PCV Mechanic/Technician

Posted 5 hours 34 minutes ago by Somerset Passenger Solutions

Permanent
Full Time
Motoring & Automotive Jobs
Suffolk, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP1 1
Job Description

Specialist Passenger Solutions provides essential bus services transporting thousands of workers to and from Sizewell C. By joining our technician team, you will work across a variety of vehicle types, including electric, hydrogen and diesel vehicles, using cutting edge diagnostic technology.

You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles meet our safety and performance standards, enabling us to deliver outstanding service for our customers every day.

Summary of benefits
  • Pension - 5% contributory pension matched by us
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Free bus travel & significantly reduced rail travel for you & family members
  • Life assurance
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Annual pay review linked to retail price index
Summary of key duties & responsibilities
  • To be part of a team providing MOT preparation, vehicle inspection, maintenance, diagnostic and repair services to a varied PCV fleet
  • To maintain a clear understanding of vehicle inspection standards and compliance requirements
  • To be part of the process of promoting and ensuring a good working relationship between the engineering and operations departments, essential to achieving our shared objectives.
  • To follow all procedures to control and monitor parts usage and stock control.
  • As part of the engineering team, to be consistently proactive in ensuring that peak vehicle requirement is achieved.
Essential for the role
  • Minimum NVQ Level 3 or C&G equivalent or above in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (PCV preferred)
  • At least two years relevant, recent, and demonstrable post training experience in heavy vehicle engineering, preferably PCV
  • The ability to apply consistently high standards of technical judgement
  • A pragmatic and proactive, can do attitude to short notice workshop deadlines
  • A flexible approach to working hours as we work towards becoming a 24/7 business
  • Possession of a full driving licence (category D desirable)
Desirable for the role
  • PCV Electrical system aptitude and experience in the bus industry
  • Good electrical and diagnostic ability
  • Possession of IRTEC licence (Inspection / Service Maintenance Technician)
  • Knowledge of the transport sector

Specialist Passenger Solutions welcome applications from all backgrounds. All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks and hold or obtain a DBS certificate.

Our company welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Apply today and move your career forward with Specialist Passenger Solutions!