At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair complex vehicle faults while mentoring junior technicians.
- Company: Join Arriva, a leading passenger transport operator in the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company van, pension scheme, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community transport and advance your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Proven PSV Master Technician experience and NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Midlands Region (covering multiple Arriva depots)
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Benefits:
- Shift times: 07:30 - 16:00, must be flexible with covering AM, PM and Evening shifts as required
- Contract: Full Time
- Company Vehicle Provided
Arriva is one of the UK’s leading passenger transport operators, and we are looking for an experienced PSV Master Technician to join our Midlands Engineering Team. This is a specialist role for a highly skilled technician with extensive experience in diagnostics, fault finding, and complex vehicle repairs. Working across multiple Midlands depots, you will provide technical expertise that helps keep our fleet safe, reliable, and available for service.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic faults on modern PSV fleets.
- Carrying out advanced repairs, component replacements, and vehicle overhauls to manufacturer and company standards.
- Supporting engineering teams with specialist technical investigations and fault resolution.
- Performing preventative maintenance inspections and identifying opportunities to improve fleet reliability.
- Using advanced diagnostic software and equipment to analyse and rectify vehicle defects.
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to technicians and apprentices.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with all engineering procedures.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the engineering function.
- Ensuring full compliance with health and safety requirements and DVSA regulations.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience as a PSV Master Technician, Senior Technician, or equivalent heavy vehicle engineering role.
- NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Advanced knowledge of PSV systems, diagnostics, electrical systems, engines, transmissions, and braking systems.
- Experience using modern diagnostic equipment and software.
- Strong understanding of DVSA compliance and vehicle roadworthiness requirements.
- Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Full UK driving licence (PCV licence advantageous).
- Willingness to travel across Midlands depots as required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary package.
- Company van.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing technical training and development.
- Career progression opportunities within one of the UK’s largest passenger transport operators.
- A supportive and collaborative engineering environment.
Join Arriva and help us keep our communities moving safely and reliably every day. Apply today to become part of our Midlands Engineering Team.
PSV Master Tech (Hiring Immediately) employer: Arriva
Arriva is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including ongoing technical training and career progression opportunities within one of the UK's leading passenger transport operators. Our supportive and collaborative engineering environment fosters employee growth, while the flexibility of working across multiple depots in the Midlands ensures a dynamic and engaging work experience. Join us to make a meaningful impact in keeping our communities moving safely and reliably every day.
