PCV / HGV Mechanic / Technician
7 days ago
Slough
Job Title: PCV/HGV Mechanic /Technician Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Location: Reading Salary: £45,000 - £61,000 per year Job Type: Full time, Permanent. Reading Buses are looking for skilled and motivated PCV/HGV Mechanics and Technicians to join our engineering teams in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers, fitters, or technicians who take pride in delivering high-quality maintenance and repair work. You will play a key role in ensuring our fleet of buses-and occasionally coaches-operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position requires strong diagnostic abilities, a solid understanding of vehicle systems, and a commitment to maintaining high engineering standards. Key Responsibilities: • Inspect, maintain, and repair buses to a high standard, • Diagnose mechanical and electronic faults using appropriate tools and equipment, • Record faults and completed work accurately using a tablet-based system, • Follow all safety procedures and report issues promptly We offer a range of flexible shift patterns designed to support a healthy work-life balance, including: • 4 on / 4 off, • Day shifts, • Night shifts (with enhanced pay after 6pm), • Late shifts (typically 2pm-10pm) Experience & Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate: • An engineering background with a focus on vehicles (bus, HGV/LGV, truck, or similar), • A commitment to delivering high standards of maintenance and repair, • NVQ Level 2 in PSV or HGV maintenance (or equivalent international qualification), • OR a minimum of five years' experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles (evidence required), • Proof of qualification from the awarding body, • Willingness to complete the IRTEC Service Maintenance Technician exam during the six-month probation period (if no NVQ is held), • Company pension, • Employee discount, • Employee mentoring programme, • Free or subsidised travel, • Health & wellbeing programme Candidates with experience of: PSV Technician, PCV Technician, Bus Technician, Bus Mechanic, Engineering Technician (Bus), Vehicle Technician (PSV/Bus), Fleet Technician (Bus/Passenger Transport), Workshop Technician (Bus Depot), Maintenance Technician (Bus Fleet) may also be considered for this role.