PSV Mechanic
Ashington
Join one of the UK’s leading transport companies and keep the North East moving. We’re looking for a skilled and motivated PSV Mechanic / Engineer to join our team at our Ashington Depot — a fully equipped commercial workshop with a strong team culture and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.
The Role
As a PSV Mechanic at Arriva, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our fleet of buses stays safe, reliable, and road-ready. You’ll carry out preventative maintenance, diagnostic fault-finding, and reactive repairs to DVSA and Arriva standards, helping us deliver a clean, efficient, and dependable service to our customers.
This is a critical role in a well-respected engineering team that underpins our operational success.
What We Offer
1. Competitive pay – £16.82 per hour + overtime opportunities
2. Permanent, full-time position with consistent hours
3. Career development – Grow your career into technical or management pathways
4. Comprehensive training – Including IRTEC, diagnostics, roadside assistance, and high-voltage/EV training
5. Free bus travel – For you and one nominated household member
6. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
7. Workplace pension
8. Retail discounts – Through Arriva Village, saving you up to £1,200 a year
9. PCV licence training – We’ll teach you to drive a bus if you don’t already have a licence
What You'll Be Doing
10. Routine servicing and maintenance of our fleet to Arriva and DVSA standards
11. Vehicle fault diagnostics and repairs to ensure maximum reliability
12. MOT prep and quality checks
13. Proactive contribution to fleet performance and safety
14. Shift work as part of a depot rota
What We're Looking For
15. A recognised Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in HGV/PSV maintenance and repair
16. A full UK driving licence (max. 6 points)
17. Ability to pass a company medical
18. Experience in commercial vehicle repair and maintenance
19. A positive, team-focused attitude with a strong work ethic
Join a company that invests in you and your future. At Arriva, your expertise keeps our passengers moving, safely and confidently.