Training has become an integral part of what we do at Paul Clark Services and with the ever-increasing numbers of electric and other new technology vehicles in the UK bus fleet we are seeking to recruit a dedicated Technical Trainer/Engineer to join our team.

This new position will be providing technical training for both clients and Paul Clark Services engineering resource working alongside our National Engineering Auditor in managing, delivering, and assessing candidates to certification and providing engineering support as required.

Key skills and requirements:

• Industry training experience (preferably with LE Vehicles), however training can be provided to the right candidate.
• Good understanding of diagnostic systems and equipment, however training can be provided to the right candidate
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Prepared to travel with some nights away

The successful candidate would receive an excellent renumeration package commensurate with qualifications and experience, with the opportunity to further their career, skills, and qualifications.

Interested? Then please write to Mr. Paul Clark, Managing Director including a brief overview of why you are suitable for the position, a copy of your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae should also be included along with copies of your relevant qualification certificates.

If you would like an off the record discussion, then please telephone 01793 850137.

Applications should be sent to paulclark@paulclarkservices.co.uk
Closing date Friday 13th May 2022.

Due to continued business growth and an internal promotion, Paul Clark Services Ltd is seeking to recruit a highly experienced Manager to join the business, working alongside the present team supporting PCS’s clients with a dynamic approach to CRM. Liaising with both client and engineering resource the manager will be responsible for Project and Resource management, supporting engineers to achieve high quality workmanship, productivity and a reliable engineering support service to our clients ensuring that health, safety and environmental policies and standards are always adhered to. This role will require a considerable amount of travel with the odd night away to achieve the required level of support our clients expect.

The applicant should possess excellent communication skills, be able to develop and maintain accurate records, produce details reports and analysis of work completed, carry out occurrence and incident investigations producing detailed synopsis with recommendations. You must be in possession of an appropriate engineering qualification, have worked in the bus and coach or Heavy vehicle industry for at least 5 years and be a member of the SOE/ IRTE or equivalent professional body and hold a full UK driving licence. A competitive renumeration package will be offered to the successful candidate, including an excellent salary, company pension scheme and car user allowance.

If you are interested in applying for this exciting role then please write to Paul Clark, Managing Director including an overview of why you are suitable for the position. A copy of your up to date Curriculum Vitae should also be included along with copies of all relevant qualification certificates.

Applications should be sent to
paulclark@paulclarkservices.co.uk
Closing date Monday 13th September 2021.

PCS have reached a significant milestone this month having fitted over 1200 Hants and Dorset upgraded COVID-19 assault screens for Metroline, Go-Ahead and RATP.

Paul Clark Services HV trained Engineer Gary Hildrew, removing a Hybrid Electric Generator from a New Route Master. Agreement reached during lockdown to carry out 5 year overhaul for London Bus Operators, Metroline, Arriva & Abellio.




Paul Clark Services became an IMI approved centre earlier this year for the IRTEC scheme and is planning further development of these services which can be provided to our customers. PCS is also working towards being able to also provide IRTEC Large Electric Vehicle Technician accreditation later in 2020. Please see details of our current training and accreditation services and the costs thereof:

• 3 day PSV Inspection training course using the PCS Inspection Manual and categorisation of Defects Manual with Power Point Presentation for 4 engineers at customers premises with suitable training room, facilitation of a suitable PSV vehicle and inspection facilities e.g. ATF


• IRTEC Inspection Technician accreditation – cost including registration fee, online tests and assessment


• Linked 3 day PSV inspection course and IRTEC accreditation for 4 engineers


• PSV Inspection course linked with IRTEC scheduled over 5 days, 3 day course Monday to Wednesday, followed by 2 candidates assessment on the Thursday and the remaining 2 candidates assessment on the Friday


• IRTEC IT assessments can be completed individually or two in one day.


• PCS presently investigating the potential to utilise remote invigilation for the online assessments allowing flexibility if all parts of the assessment cannot be completed on the same day and/or location (following registration and ensuring that the whole process is completed within 12 months of the initial registration)

Regarding prices for the above, please contact PCS.

Our workshops in Royal Wootton Bassett will reopen on Monday 18 May 2020 (while ensuring our facilities follow the government’s guidelines regarding the health safety for our customers and staff). Our opening hours will be 08:00 hours to 16:00 hours Monday to Friday. This is great news, getting another two engineers back to work (including our third year apprentice), protecting their employment.

PCS support the bus industry, repairing NHS Ambulances, rebuilding railway locomotive engines, carrying out warranty work for vehicle manufacturers, working for local authorities, keeping the Road Transport Industry wheels rolling moving essential workers to their places of work.

A very special thank you to all our engineers working extremely hard putting themselves at risk in busy workshops providing essential support to frontline business’s, who are doing a sterling job keeping buses, ambulances and other critical services on the road and keeping the country moving. Thank you and keep safe.

Paul Clark, Managing Director, Paul Clark Services Ltd.