Bus and Coach Mechanic

Chalkwell; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Kent family business is seeking a skilled technician to maintain their fleet of buses and coaches. The role involves fault finding, repairs, and routine vehicle servicing. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Repair. Competitive pay of £20 per hour, stable hours with no late shifts, and a friendly environment are offered. Applicants with a full driving license are preferred.

Benefits

28 days Annual Leave

Training provided

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate previous experience with coaches and buses like Volvo, Scania, and Mercedes.
• Must have a full driving license with no more than 6 points.
• Experience as an HGV or PSV Technician/Mechanic needed.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and carrying out repairs on vehicles.
• Undertaking vehicle maintenance and servicing on a varied fleet.
• Ensuring repairs to company vehicles are completed timely.

Skills

City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Diagnostic skills and Electrical experience

Experience working on coaches and buses

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

Job description

Great opportunity to work for a Kent family business maintaining our fleet of buses and coaches. Stable hours with no late or night shifts, plus good conditions and a friendly working environment.

Overview

Early or day shifts only

Essential skills required

• City and Guilds or
• NVQ Level 3
• or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

Application deadline

TBC

Your Role

The successful candidate will be a valuable member of our team and have the following relevant experience :

• Fault finding, and carrying out repairs
• Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet
• Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines
• Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner
• Preventative Maintenance
• Prompt repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard
• The ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards

Your Skills

In order to be considered for this role, applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills :

• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, although qualification by experience will be considered.
• Previous experience of working on coaches and buses such as Volvo, Scania, Optare, Mercedes and Dennis
• PCV licence preferred but not essential (prepared to go through test) must have full driving licence with no more than 6 points to attend roadside
• Have proven Diagnostic skills and Electrical experience
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience as a HGV or PSV Technician / Mechanic
• Carry out routine inspections, maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles to DVSA standard

Other information

• £20 per hour for candidates with PSV or HGV. Training can be provided.
• 45 hour week.
• 28 days Annual Leave
• Monday to Friday early 0500 – 1500, days 0730 – 1730
• Saturday morning and on call are based on a rota