At Carousel, we’re proud to connect people with what matters most — work, education, social lives, and their communities. Behind every journey is a dedicated engineering team keeping our fleet safe, reliable, and ready to go.
We’re looking for a PSV Technician to play a key role in our workshop operations. This is a hands-on, workshop-based position to ensure our vehicles meet the highest standards and are available when needed.
- Carry out vehicle inspections, preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs), servicing, and repairs to DVSA and company standards.
- Complete MOT preparation work and support the maintenance of a compliant and roadworthy fleet.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and bodywork faults across a range of buses and coaches.
- Use diagnostic equipment, laptops, multi-meters, and test tools to identify and resolve vehicle defects efficiently.
- Assess the serviceability of components and make informed decisions on repairs, replacements, and maintenance requirements.
- Conduct routine servicing in line with preventative maintenance schedules and manufacturer recommendations.
- Undertake a variety of basic electrical and bodywork repairs, including component replacement, wiring repairs, fixture renewals, and interior repairs.
- Respond to vehicle breakdowns and provide safe and effective roadside assistance, arranging vehicle recovery where required.
- Accurately complete maintenance records, inspection reports, defect documentation, and workshop records using HxGN and other digital systems.
- Communicate effectively with engineers, operational teams, traffic departments, stores, and management to maintain fleet availability.
- Support vehicle availability by prioritising workloads and making sound operational decisions when required.
- Work safely at all times, complying with company Health & Safety policies, safe working practices, and PPE requirements.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workshop and promptly report hazards, near misses, or safety concerns.
- Gain and maintain an IRTEC Inspection Licence (training provided) and participate in ongoing technical development and compliance training.
- Provide out-of-hours engineering support as required and demonstrate flexibility to work across multiple depots when business needs require.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with experience maintaining commercial vehicles, buses, coaches, HGVs, or similar fleet vehicles.
- Ability to diagnose and repair faults across vehicle mechanical, electrical, braking, steering, suspension, transmission, and body systems.
- Experience using diagnostic equipment and digital maintenance systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and vehicle compliance.
- Flexible, reliable, and capable of working in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Full-time, 40 hours per week, hybrid working opportunities.
- Two free bus travel passes valid across our operators.
- Pension scheme, lifestyle benefits, and Employee Assistance Programme.
- 20 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays.
- Career development opportunities within Go Thames Valley and the wider Go-Ahead Group
We want to make sure you have every opportunity to shine and to learn more about us too. Our process includes:
- Initial chat – A friendly conversation with our Recruitment Team to discuss your experience and tell you more about the role and Go Thames Valley.
- Interview – A meeting with our Engineering Manager, featuring competency and values-based questions designed to understand your skills, creativity, and alignment with our company values.
We’ll keep you informed at each stage, and we’re always happy to answer questions along the way.
At Go Thames Valley, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Join us and make a real impact—help tell the story of our brands while keeping our communities connected!
To apply, please send your CV and to [email protected]