PCV Technician

The Engineering Department are looking for a skilled and motivated PCV Technician to join the team based at Parliament Street Garage.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, inspecting, diagnosing and repairing our modern fleet of buses and company vehicles to the highest safety and quality standards.

Our ideal candidate will have both electrical and mechanical knowledge in the HGV / PCV repair industry to enhance our current and proposed vehicle shift rota.

You will:

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance, and repairs on PCVs
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
• Complete vehicle inspections, MOT preparations, and safety checks
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with DVSA and company standards
• Accurately complete records
• Work efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

You must possess:

• Qualified HGV/PCV Technician (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent preferred) with at least 3 years post qualifying experience ideally in a main dealer or PSV or HGV workshop
• Previous experience maintaining buses, coaches, HGVs, or commercial vehicles
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Full UK and PCV driving licence
• Experience of Cummins and Scania drivetrain and electrical systems
• Experience of modern CAN bus electrical systems and OEM diagnostic systems

You will also be able to:

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, manufacturers and suppliers
• Operate as an efficient team member taking responsibility and ownership when required
• Continually develop knowledge and skills and mentor less experienced colleagues
• Have a strong work ethic and understand the need to be reliable and flexible

Hours of Work - Monday to Friday role 07.00hrs to 15.00hrs with an early finish on Friday. 37hrs a week

• £19.87 per hour. You will receive an enhanced rate of £23.62 per hour for weekends and for overtime
• Permanent role, based on-site in Nottingham
• 25 days holiday per year plus recognised Bank Holidays
• Free travel for you and two nominees on all NCT buses and the tram
• Excellent pension scheme with 6% employer contributions (after approx. 3 months)
• Great health care package that includes dental and optical care with a range of other benefits (after 6 months)
• Life assurance worth £10,000 (after 6 months)
• Access to onsite gym (membership fees apply)