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PSV MOT Fitter
full-time•United Kingdom
About this role
PSV MOT Engineer
Location: Chester (Work at Wrexham may be required)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £18.35 per hour, 38 hours per week + Overtime + 110’s of Arriva Village Benefits
Company: Arriva UK Bus
Hours: Mon - Thurs: 08:00 – 16:00 | Friday: 06:00 – 12:00 (These hours may be flexible for the company’s needs)
Arriva is looking to recruit a PSV Fitter/Engineer to join our engineering team at our Chester Depot in Hawarden to undertake a role preparing and presenting MOT buses to the DVSA for test. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced PSV Engineer who takes pride in high standards of vehicle safety, compliance, and workmanship
What you will be doing
You will carry out inspections and repairs on a fleet of buses ready to then present at a DVSA Testing Station for annual test. You will also support our Wrexham Site to prepare MOTs where required and support the workshop in other engineering operations during periods where no MOTs are scheduled. Responsibilities include:
- Undertaking a Pre-MOT inspection to Arriva’s high maintenance standards which exceed the DVSA’s standards
- Carry out any remedial work that was identified during these inspections
- Complete an annual Fire Risk Assessment on the vehicle to contribute to bringing down thermal incidents
- Take vehicles to authorised testing stations and presenting them for Annual Test
- Ensuring that MOT preparation and Presentation contribute positively to Arriva’s OCRS & DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme
- Assist with other engineering and workshop operations like Rota inspections, defects and breakdowns if required
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality and documentation always
What we are looking for
Essential:
- A recognised qualification or apprenticeship in PSV/HGV Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (and Electrical if possible)
- Proven experience working on PSV or HGV vehicles
- Strong understanding of MOT Standard and Vehicle Compliance
- Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
- Full UK driving licence. Cat D (PCV) is preferred; however, training can be provided to the right candidate
- A proactive, safety-focused approach with strong attention to detail
Desirable:
- Experience with electrical systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills and teamwork ability
Why Arriva?
- Competitive pay with enhanced overtime rates
- Daytime hours with early Friday finish (Flexible)
- Strong focus on safety, quality and compliance
- Long-term career development and investment in training (PSV, FLT Licences, Irtec, etc)
- Supportive and professional environment
What you'll do
- The PSV MOT Fitter will carry out inspections and repairs on buses to prepare them for DVSA testing. Responsibilities include conducting Pre-MOT inspections, performing remedial work, and maintaining high safety and quality standards.
About Arriva Group
Arriva is the leading passenger transport operator in Europe, employing around 36,200 people and delivering 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, with businesses across 11 European countries.
Our services include local buses (scheduled and demand-responsive); inter-urban commuter coaches; local, regional and national train services; waterbuses, bicycles and school transport.
We operate passenger transport services in Czech Republic; Croatia; Hungary; Italy; Netherlands; Poland; Slovakia; Slovenia, Spain and the UK. We also have a rolling stock leasing company in Romania.
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What does a PSV MOT Fitter do at Arriva Group?
As a PSV MOT Fitter at Arriva Group, you will: the PSV MOT Fitter will carry out inspections and repairs on buses to prepare them for DVSA testing. Responsibilities include conducting Pre-MOT inspections, performing remedial work, and maintaining high safety and quality standards..
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