Job Title: PSV Shift Technician
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: £25.00 per hour + Overtime Available
Due to continued growth and investment in its fleet, Thames Travel is looking to recruit an experienced PSV Shift Technician to join the engineering team at its Didcot depot.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, multinational transport operator that offers competitive rates of pay, excellent benefits, ongoing training, and genuine long-term career progression within a modern fleet environment.
What’s on Offer?
£25.00 per hour Monday to Friday
£28.75 per hour weekends
40-hour working week with regular overtime available
Monday to Friday Late Shift: 14:30 – 00:00
Annual pay review currently in progress
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
Free and discounted travel across the company network
Company sick pay following qualifying period
Annual loyalty bonus following qualifying period
Ongoing in-house technical training and development
Long-term career opportunities within a growing transport group
The Role
Working as part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of passenger vehicles, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability and availability are achieved.
Key responsibilities include:
Routine servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
Mechanical and electrical fault finding
Diagnostic testing and repairs
Maintenance and repair of DAF and Cummins-powered vehicles
Defect rectification and breakdown response
MOT preparation and safety inspections
Supporting fleet reliability and operational performance
Ensuring all work is completed in line with company and DVSA standards
About You
To be considered, you will ideally possess the following:
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair – Essential
Experience gained within PSV, HGV, coach, military, commercial vehicle or similar heavy vehicle environments
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Experience working on DAF and Cummins engines would be highly advantageous
Good understanding of electrical systems and vehicle diagnostics
High Voltage (HV) awareness/qualification desirable
Air Conditioning (AC) experience desirable
Able to work effectively both independently and within a team environment
Committed to maintaining high safety and quality standards
Whether you’re currently maintaining buses, coaches, trucks, military vehicles or commercial fleets, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join an employer that invests in its people and provides ongoing training, career development and long-term job security.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Ronnie Burton
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