PCV/HGV Auto Electrician - Coach Fleet
Location: Taunton, Somerset (on-site)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay: £19.00-£22.00 per hour (DOE)
A well-established South West coach operator is seeking an experienced PCV/HGV Auto Electrician to join their busy workshop team in Taunton. You'll be the go-to person for electrical diagnostics, fault finding, and repairs, working independently on complex issues as well as alongside the workshop team to ensure the reliability of a 60-vehicle coach fleet.
The Role
Working on a modern and varied fleet of PCV/HGV vehicles, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing electrical and electronic systems to ensure vehicles remain safe, compliant, and fully operational.
Key Responsibilities:
Electrical and electronic fault finding/diagnostics on PCV/HGV vehicles using diagnostic tools and test equipment
Repair and replacement of electrical components including starters, alternators, batteries/charging systems, lighting, switches, sensors, and control units
Wiring repairs including loom repairs, connectors, shorts/earth faults, and carrying out electrical installations as required
Supporting roadside and running repairs when rostered on call-out
Assisting with MOT preparation and ensuring defects are rectified promptly to a high standard
Ensuring vehicles are maintained in line with Operator Licence requirements and company standards
Completing all paperwork accurately, including job cards, service sheets, and defect reports
Working Hours
Shift rotation:
06:30 - 14:30
08:00 - 16:30
10:00 - 18:30Overtime is available after hours and at weekends depending on preference and operational need.
Call-out is paid at enhanced rates, normally with a minimum of 3 hours paid, even if the job takes less time. Short fixes are paid at double time.
What We're Looking For
Qualified PSV/PCV or HGV technician (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent)
Minimum 2 years' experience in PCV/HGV/coach/bus maintenance with strong auto-electrical capability
Confident working independently and as part of a workshop team
Strong attention to detail and high standards of paperwork
Desirable:
Proven experience with diagnostics and complex electrical fault finding on coaches/buses
Experience with roadside repairs and on-call work
Holiday & Benefits
£19-£22 per hour depending on experience
28 days statutory holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata where applicable)
Company pension
Profit sharing
Discretionary Sick pay
Free on-site parking
Free or subsidised travel
Employee discount, company events, and transport links
Development and training opportunities