PCV/HGV Technician / Mechanic
4 days ago
Taunton
PCV/HGV Technician / Mechanic Location: Taunton, Somerset Job Type: Full-Time - 40 hours per week Pay: £19.00 - £22.00 per hour (DOE) If candidates have significant HGV experience we would be interested but It would need to be significant experience on the engine/gearbox side of things. A well-established South West coach operator is seeking an experienced PCV/HGV Technician / Mechanic to join their busy workshop team in Taunton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, employee-focused business offering competitive pay, structured shifts, and genuine overtime potential. The Role Working on a modern and varied fleet, you will be responsible for maintaining vehicles to the highest safety, reliability, and compliance standards, ensuring they are fit for service at all times. Duties include: • Routine servicing, inspections, and preventative maintenance, • Mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, steering, drivetrain and engine components, • MOT preparation and ensuring vehicles meet DVSA standards, • Fault finding and diagnostics using diagnostic equipment, • Electrical repairs and basic wiring fault diagnosis, • Rectification of reported defects and safety-related issues, • Roadside and emergency repairs where required, • Ensuring all work is carried out in line with Operator Licence and company compliance standards, • Accurate completion of job cards, inspection sheets, and service documentation, • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area, • Participation in a call-out rota Working Hours Shift rotation: • 06:30 - 14:30, • 08:00 - 16:30, • 10:00 - 18:30 Overtime is available after hours and at weekends for those who want it. Call-out is paid at double time, with a minimum of three hours paid, even if the job takes less time. What We're Looking For • Qualified PCV/HGV Technician (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent), • Minimum 2 years' relevant experience, • Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills, • Good understanding of DVSA and compliance standards, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team What's on Offer • £19-£22 per hour depending on experience, • Overtime opportunities, • Double-time call-out (minimum 3 hours paid), • 28 days statutory holiday, • Company pension, • Free on-site parking, • Supportive working environment, • Ongoing training and development If you're a skilled PCV/HGV Technician or Mechanic looking for a secure, long-term role with excellent earning potential, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ