Bus and Coach Mechanic

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Job summary

A family-owned transportation company in the UK is seeking a Full Time Bus and Coach Mechanic to maintain and repair their fleet. The ideal candidate will have an SVQ Level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance, or equivalent experience, and must work flexibly across 5 days. The role offers a secure job with various benefits including 30 days holiday and opportunities for ongoing training.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Overtime paid at time and a half

Free travel for employee and family

Ongoing training

Development and career opportunities

Qualifications

• Energetic and able to thrive in a challenging environment.
• At least two years' experience with public service or heavy goods vehicles.
• Driving licence required; PCV licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet.
• Repair defective vehicles promptly and effectively.
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Operator Licence.

Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work unsupervised

Organizational skills

Health & Safety standards awareness

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance

Job description

West Coast Motors is a privately owned family business established in the early 1920's. We operate buses and coaches on a mix of school contracts, local services, school and private group hires across Argyll with local depots in Campbeltown, Ardrishaig, Oban, Mull, Bute and Dunoon.

We are looking for a Full Time Bus and Coach Mechanic based at our Oban depot to help maintain our fleet and ensure we operate to the highest possible standards.

Main responsibilities include:

• Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including MOT preparation).
• Prompt repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company’s Operator Licence.
• The ability to organise daily workload, communicate effectively and work flexibly.
• The ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards.

Requirements for the role:

• You will be energetic, self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and thrive within a challenging yet rewarding environment.
• You will have at least an SVQ Level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance qualification (or an equivalent international qualification). If you don't have a qualification, you should have at least two years' experience repairing and maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles which you will need to evidence.
• The role will be 5 days over 7 (latest finish 6pm)
• A driving licence is required and PCV licence would be good to have, however we can help you get your licence.

Salary/Benefits:

• A permanent and secure job
• 30 days holiday
• Overtime for 6th day paid at time and a half
• Free travel for you and your family
• Ongoing training
• Development and career opportunities

West Coast Motors is an equal opportunities employer, and will consider your applicaton based on your qualifications and experience and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or age.