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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