PCV / HGV Mechanic / Technician

About the job

Job Title: PCV/HGV Mechanic /Technician

Location: Reading

Salary: £45,000 - £61,000 per year

Job Type: Full time, Permanent.

Reading Buses are looking for skilled and motivated PCV/HGV Mechanics and Technicians to join our engineering teams in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers, fitters, or technicians who take pride in delivering high-quality maintenance and repair work.

You will play a key role in ensuring our fleet of buses-and occasionally coaches-operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. This position requires strong diagnostic abilities, a solid understanding of vehicle systems, and a commitment to maintaining high engineering standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, maintain, and repair buses to a high standard
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic faults using appropriate tools and equipment
• Record faults and completed work accurately using a tablet-based system
• Follow all safety procedures and report issues promptly
• Contribute to a safe, compliant, and efficient workshop environment

Shift Patterns:

We offer a range of flexible shift patterns designed to support a healthy work-life balance, including:

• 4 on / 4 off
• Day shifts
• Night shifts (with enhanced pay after 6pm)
• Late shifts (typically 2pm-10pm)
• Additional patterns available to suit different lifestyles

Speak to us to explore the options that work best for you.

Experience & Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• An engineering background with a focus on vehicles (bus, HGV/LGV, truck, or similar)
• A commitment to delivering high standards of maintenance and repair
• NVQ Level 2 in PSV or HGV maintenance (or equivalent international qualification)
• OR a minimum of five years' experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles (evidence required)
• Proof of qualification from the awarding body
• Willingness to complete the IRTEC Service Maintenance Technician exam during the six‑month probation period (if no NVQ is held)
• A PCV licence is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Store discount

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Candidates with experience of: PSV Technician, PCV Technician, Bus Technician, Bus Mechanic, Engineering Technician (Bus), Vehicle Technician (PSV/Bus), Fleet Technician (Bus/Passenger Transport), Workshop Technician (Bus Depot), Maintenance Technician (Bus Fleet) may also be considered for this role.