PSV Mechanic
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 March 2026
LOCATION
Ashington
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
SKILLS
Preventative Maintenance
Diagnostic Fault-finding
Reactive Repairs
Commercial Vehicle Repair
HGV/PSV maintenance
MOT prep
FULL DESCRIPTION
PSV Mechanic
Ashington
£16.82 per hour + Overtime
Full-Time
Permanent
The Role
As a PSV Mechanic at Arriva, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our fleet of buses stays safe, reliable, and road-ready. You’ll carry out preventative maintenance, diagnostic fault-finding, and reactive repairs to DVSA and Arriva standards, helping us deliver a clean, efficient, and dependable service to our customers.
This is a critical role in a well-respected engineering team that underpins our operational success.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay – £16.82 per hour + overtime opportunities
- Permanent, full-time position with consistent hours
- Career development – Grow your career into technical or management pathways
- Comprehensive training – Including IRTEC, diagnostics, roadside assistance, and high-voltage/EV training
- Free bus travel – For you and one nominated household member
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Retail discounts – Through Arriva Village, saving you up to £1,200 a year
- PCV licence training – We’ll teach you to drive a bus if you don’t already have a licence
What You'll Be Doing
- Routine servicing and maintenance of our fleet to Arriva and DVSA standards
- Vehicle fault diagnostics and repairs to ensure maximum reliability
- MOT prep and quality checks
- Proactive contribution to fleet performance and safety
- Shift work as part of a depot rota
What We're Looking For
- A recognised Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in HGV/PSV maintenance and repair
- A full UK driving licence (max. 6 points)
- Ability to pass a company medical
- Experience in commercial vehicle repair and maintenance
- A positive, team-focused attitude with a strong work ethic
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