Bus & Coach Mechanic - Secure Role + Free Travel & Training

West Coast Motors (Glasgow); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel for you and your family

Overtime on sixth day

30 days’ paid holiday

Ongoing training and development

Licence support – Category D PCV

Job summary

West Coast Motors in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Bus and Coach Mechanic to join our engineering team at the Charles Street depot. You will maintain and repair our fleet to ensure safety and reliability for passengers.

As a skilled mechanic, you will perform inspections, diagnostics and preventative maintenance on buses and coaches, while keeping accurate maintenance records. Overtime and training opportunities are available in a safety-critical, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Must have SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering or equivalent, or two years’ PSV/HGV repair experience.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Full driving licence; Category D PCV licence advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine inspections, servicing and running repairs on buses and coaches.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and complete safety checks.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Organise and prioritise workload; work independently and with the wider engineering team.
• Maintain high health and safety and workmanship standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Work safely

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Full driving licence

Education

SVQ or NVQ Level 3 in Bus/Coach Eng

Two years’ PSV/HGV repair experience

Job description

West Coast Motors in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Bus and Coach Mechanic to join our engineering team at the Charles Street depot. You will maintain and repair our fleet to ensure safety and reliability for passengers.

As a skilled mechanic, you will perform inspections, diagnostics and preventative maintenance on buses and coaches, while keeping accurate maintenance records. Overtime and training opportunities are available in a safety-critical, permanent role.