Bus & Coach Vehicle Technician

Daimler Buses UK Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Commercial Vehicle Technician to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for preparing new vehicles for certification, performing a range of repairs, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance. With a rotating shift pattern and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a supportive working environment where your expertise will be valued. If you are passionate about the bus and coach industry and are looking for a role that combines technical skills with a commitment to excellence, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Life assurance from day one (4 x basic salary)

Private medical insurance

33 days holiday per year

Employee assistance and wellbeing program

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Branded uniform provided

Access to Mercedes Benz car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician is essential.
• Experience in a busy workshop is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for certification and customer handover.
• Undertake repairs and quality inspections on vehicles.

Skills

Commercial Vehicle Technician

Electro/mechanical knowledge

General IT applications

Microsoft Office

Education

Recognised motor industry apprenticeship

Tools

Dealer Management System

Job description

Tasks

The Role:

• To prepare new vehicles for certification and customer handover.
• To undertake a range of basic to complex repairs based on ability.
• To prepare vehicles for MOT inspection and to undertake the final quality inspection.
• Complete paperwork and job cards correctly.
• Providing breakdown cover as a part of a weekly rota.
• Ensure all work is carried out to the highest standards and in compliance with legal or company standards.
• To always maintain a safe and clean working environment, reporting immediately any deficiencies.

We Offer:

• Hourly rate from £19.91 to £22.93 dependent upon skills and experience.
• A 42-hour working week with a rotating shift pattern between 06:00hrs and 18:30hrs (excluding weekends).
• Overtime paid at time plus 50% basic hourly rate on weekdays and time plus 75% basic hourly rate on weekends.
• 33 days holiday per year including statutory holidays.
• Life assurance from day one (4 x basic salary).
• A group personal pension scheme with employer contribution increases, based on length of service.
• Private medical insurance.
• Access to the Mercedes Benz car lease scheme.
• An employee assistance and wellbeing program.
• Recognition of employee milestones.
• Branded uniform will be provided.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.

Qualifications

• A fully qualified Commercial Vehicle Technician holding a recognised motor industry apprenticeship/qualification is essential.
• Experience of working within a busy workshop.
• Electro/mechanical knowledge relevant to the bus and coach industry is desirable.
• Proficient in general IT applications, specifically Microsoft Office and a Dealer Management System.