PCV​/HGV Mechanic​/Technician

Position: PCV/ HGV Mechanic/ Technician
* Job Summary
* * PCV/HGV Mechanic /Technician – Reading Depot
* Reading Buses are looking for skilled and motivated PCV/HGV Mechanics and Technicians to join our engineering teams in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers, fitters, or technicians who take pride in delivering high-quality maintenance and repair work.

You will play a key role in ensuring our fleet of buses—and occasionally coaches—operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position requires strong diagnostic abilities, a solid understanding of vehicle systems, and a commitment to maintaining high engineering standards.

* Key Responsibilities
* * Inspect, maintain, and repair buses to a high standard

* Diagnose mechanical and electronic faults using appropriate tools and equipment

* Record faults and completed work accurately using a tablet-based system

* Follow all safety procedures and report issues promptly

* Contribute to a safe, compliant, and efficient workshop environment

* Shift Patterns
* We offer a range of flexible shift patterns designed to support a healthy work–life balance, including:

* * 4 on / 4 off
*
* * Day shifts
*
* * Night shifts* (with enhanced pay after 6pm)

* * Late shifts* (typically 2pm–10pm)

* Additional patterns available to suit different lifestyles

Speak to us to explore the options that work best for you.

* Experience & Qualifications
* We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

* An engineering background with a focus on vehicles (bus, HGV/LGV, truck, or similar)

* A commitment to delivering high standards of maintenance and repair

* * NVQ Level 2
* in PSV or HGV maintenance (or equivalent international qualification)

* _OR_ a minimum of
* five years’ experience
* maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles (evidence required)

* Proof of qualification from the awarding body

* Willingness to complete the
* IRTEC Service Maintenance Technician
* exam during the six‑month probation period (if no NVQ is held)

* A
* PCV licence
* is desirable but not essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£61,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* Employee mentoring programme

* Free or subsidised travel

* Health & wellbeing programme

* Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

* Reading RG1 7HH
: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

* PCV/HGV Mechanic : 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:

In person