PSV / HGV Technician at Reading Buses, Reading, Berkshire

Job Title: PSV / HGV Technician

Location: Reading

Salary: £29+ per hour, depending on shift pattern

Job Type: Full time, Permanent. Monday-Friday days 8am - 4pm/6am - 2pm and late shift 4 on 4 off 3pm - 2am.

We are looking for PSV / HGV Technicians to join our engineering team at our Reading depot.

We want hard-working, self-starting individuals with a passion for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles. You will play an important role in ensuring our bus fleet is maintained to a high standard and operates safely and reliably.

You'll be joining an award-winning department that is a founder member of the DVSA's Earned Recognition scheme.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced PSV / HGV technicians, mechanics and vehicle engineers looking to develop their career within a professional and supportive engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, repair, and maintain our buses to a high standard
• Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electronic faults
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs as required
• Record faults and the work performed to fix them using a tablet
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures
• Report any issues promptly and accurately
• Contribute to a safe, compliant and efficient workshop environment
• Ensure all work is completed to the required engineering and safety standards

Shift Patterns:

Positions are available across a range of shift patterns, including:

• Monday - Friday day shift: Alternating two-week shift pattern of 8am - 4pm & 6am - 2pm
• 4 on / 4 off late shift: 3pm - 2am

The rate of pay will be determined by the rota you work on, with rates of £29+ per hour available.

Experience & Qualifications:

Our ideal candidates will:

• Possess at least an NVQ Level 2 qualification in the maintenance and repair of public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles, or an equivalent international qualification
• OR have at least five years' experience in repairing and maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles
• Be able to provide evidence of relevant experience where the five-year experience route is being used
• Provide evidence of your qualification from the awarding body
• Have a strong understanding of mechanical and electronic vehicle systems
• Be confident diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Have a strong commitment to safety and high standards of workmanship
• Be hard-working, self-starting and able to work effectively as part of a team

If you don't have an NVQ qualification, you'll need to pass the IRTEC Service Maintenance Technician exam during your six-month probation period.

While not essential, having a PCV licence would be a great advantage.

Salary & Benefits Include:

• Hourly rate of £29+
• Company sick pay (after qualifying period)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Free travel on Reading Buses and sister companies for you and a partner
• Partner pass issued after successful completion of 6 months' probationary period
• High street discounts through the Hapi app
• Opportunity to work within an award-winning engineering department
• Professional and supportive working environment

About You:

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about vehicle engineering and take pride in maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles.

You will be a motivated and reliable technician who can work safely and efficiently, with strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

You should be comfortable working independently while also contributing positively to the wider engineering team.

To Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team.

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