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Arriva

PSV Mechanic

Castleford Bus Depot · Selby Bus Depot

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
GB
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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the posting

We are looking for experienced and ambitious PSV Mechanic to join Arriva, based at our Castleford and Selby Depot.

An excellent and rewarding job opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious individual to join our Castleford and Selby garage as a Skilled PCV Engineer/Mechanic reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, whilst maintaining the fleet of PCV vehicles.

What Arriva can offer you as a PSV Mechanic:

  • 20 Days holiday per year.
  • Competitive benefits scheme.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Great prospects for a rewarding career with progression and promotion opportunities.
  • Free Bus pass for you and your family.
  • Fantastic career progression.
  • Free bus travel for you and a nominated member of your family.
  • If you don't have a PCV licence, we teach you to drive a bus!
  • Arriva Village - Retail discounts and offers worth up to £1,200 per year.
  • Arriva Wellbeing Service (Mental Health Support & Wellbeing Support.
  • Arriva Workplace Pension.

The role of a PSV Mechanic will involve:

  • Servicing and repairs to Arriva and DVSA standards.
  • Continuous improvement of vehicle standards.
  • MOT preparation, planned preventative maintenance campaigns and quality checks.
  • Vehicle fault diagnosis and ensuring reliability and maintenance is kept to Arriva Standards (Higher than DVSA).
  • Attending roadside breakdowns.
  • Shift Work (Earlies /Lates/Weekends 5 out of 7).

Requirements of a PSV Mechanic:

  • Knowledge of PSV/HGV maintenance with recognised qualifications (E.G level 3 NVQ).
  • Can work safely and unsupervised to pre-set standards and guidelines.
  • Electrical knowledge is desirable but not necessary.
  • A PCV license is desirable but not necessary.
  • Inspection of vehicles for the scheduled maintenance (training can be provided) with IRTEC accreditation favourable.

APPLY NOW to join the Arriva team to help deliver our vision of providing clean, sustainable and reliable transport services to our customers for a greener future.

At Arriva we acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

Original posting on Arriva's site ↗

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