PSV/HGV Mechanic

First Rail•Caledonia, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FirstGroup plc is seeking an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic to join the team at First Bus Glasgow Caledonia Depot. The position is based at Caledonia Depot, 100 Cathcart Road, Glasgow, G42 7BH. The role is suited to candidates with PSV or HGV mechanical experience, ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other automotive sectors looking for a change. The mechanic will help keep vehicles safe and reliable by diagnosing faults, carrying out mechanical repairs and replacing parts. The role also includes scheduled servicing, routine inspections, preventative maintenance, responding to on-road breakdowns and recoveries, road testing vehicles when required, and completing documentation accurately in accordance with regulations and health and safety standards. Pay is £21.54 per hour, approximately £41,442 per annum, for a minimum of 37 hours per week. The schedule is five days over seven, including one weekend in three, with hours of 6am–2pm; start and finish times are negotiable. A £2,000 joining bonus is available subject to terms, and a further pay increase is scheduled for April 2027. The bonus is available to new team members joining for the first time or returning after more than 12 months.

Requirements

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance and repair.
Experience working on HGV or PSV vehicles.
Valid UK driving licence.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics.
Confirm the right to work in the UK.
Applicants are subject to background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Nice To Haves

PSV or HGV mechanical experience.
Engineering apprenticeship qualification for ex-Forces applicants.
Experience as an engineer in another automotive sector.

Responsibilities

Diagnose vehicle faults.
Complete mechanical repairs and replace parts when needed.
Carry out scheduled servicing, routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
Respond to on-road breakdowns and recoveries.
Road test vehicles where required.
Complete documentation accurately and in line with regulations and health and safety standards.