PSV Bus Technician

An opportunity has become available to join Corserv as a PSV Bus Technician. At our our modern Newquay workshop we provide a fleet maintenance and repair service to one of the leading bus operators in the country (servicing a large fleet of around 160 buses that operate throughout Cornwall). We are looking for a skilled, reliable and motivated individual, with a technical background. If you are currently working outside of the bus industry - for example in car servicing - we offer in-house upskilling & training. About the role In role, you will: * be responsible for maintaining fleet vehicles to DVSA and customer standards * undertake a variety of tasks from routine servicing and filter changes, diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults, through to light body repair, fabrication and welding * diligently carry out routine safety inspections of vehicles to DVSA and customer standards and document work electronically (operating workshop software) * work with manufacturer diagnostic equipment and repair procedures * attend roadside breakdowns to help keep buses running in service; also attending outstations to repair minor defects found by drivers * ensure that all works undertaken are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety Policy and Fleet Engineering Workshops Safe Working and Quality Assurance procedures, whilst also in a timely manner on a ‘first time fix’ basis * be responsible for and ensure that equipment used within the workshop is maintained in a safe condition and uphold good workshop housekeeping * work together and communicate well with our friendly team, apprentices, other departments and customer staff to ensure smooth flow of operation If you are from a car background and upskilling is required for you to confidently work on buses - we currently have staff who have come through this route - the salary offered will be revised whilst training in being undertaken. To find out more about the role please take a look at the role profile. About you You will ideally bring to the role: * a City & Guilds (level 3 or higher) or NVQ 3 equivalent in a relevant discipline * previous experience as a skilled mechanic, working in a vehicle/ bus or plant repair workshop (or in an equivalent trade environment) * an understanding of and experience with relevant industry documentation * knowledge of COSHH & Health and Safety at Work Act * be a qualified/ certified MOT Tester and ‘O’ Licence inspector, or demonstrate a willingness to achieve this * have a full UK Driving Licence (and a full basic tool kit, tool allowance is paid) Our offer to you Salary: £41,402 (plus tool allowance and opportunities for overtime) Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime Base: Newquay Working Hours: 40 hours per week Shift Pattern: Early shift (04:00 - 14:30) / late shift (13:30 – 00:00) - 3 days on shift, 2 days off shift rotation with two in five weekends off Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes: * Generous pension scheme with employer contribution * Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events * Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays * Investment and support in your continuous training and development * Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider To apply It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV