Mechanic/Technician - Heavy Vehicle/PCV
Location: Ipswich
Specialist Passenger Solutions provides essential bus services transporting thousands of workers to and from Sizewell C. By joining our technician team, you will work across a variety of vehicle types, including electric, hydrogen and diesel vehicles, using cutting-edge diagnostic technology.
You will play a key role in ensuring vehicles meet our safety and performance standards, enabling us to deliver outstanding service for our customers every day
Shift options:
04:00 – 12:30 or 13:00 – 21:30
Summary of benefits:
• Pension – 5% contributory pension matched by us
• Employee discount scheme
• Free bus travel & significantly reduced rail travel for you & family members
• Life assurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual pay review linked to retail price index
Summary of key duties & responsibilities:
• To be part of a team providing MOT preparation, vehicle inspection, maintenance, diagnostic and repair services to a varied PCV fleet
• To maintain a clear understanding of vehicle inspection standards and compliance requirements
• To be part of the process of promoting and ensuring a good working relationship between the engineering and operations departments, essential to achieving our shared objectives.
• To follow all procedures to control and monitor parts usage and stock control.
• As part of the engineering team, to be consistently proactive in ensuring that peak vehicle requirement is achieved.
Essential for the role:
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or C&G equivalent or above in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (PCV preferred)
• At least two years relevant, recent, and demonstrable post training experience in heavy vehicle engineering, preferably PCV
• The ability to apply consistently high standards of technical judgement
• A pragmatic and proactive, can-do attitude to short notice workshop deadlines
• A flexible approach to working hours as we work towards becoming a 24/7 business
•Possession of a full driving licence (category D desirable)
Desirable for the role:
• PCV Electrical system aptitude and experience in the bus industry
• Good electrical and diagnostic ability
• Possession of IRTEC licence (Inspection / Service Maintenance Technician)
• Knowledge of the transport sector
Specialist Passenger Solutions welcome applications from all backgrounds.
All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks and hold or obtain a DBS certificate.
Please note: All employees must be willing to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and obtain a DBS certificate. This standard is designed to provide a level of assurance as to the honesty, integrity and values of individuals who are required to work at a Nuclear Licenced Site, or who may have access to sensitive nuclear information.
SPS Bus welcomes applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Apply today and move your career forward with Specialist Passenger Solutions!
