Bus & HGV Vehicle Technician — Shift Work + Free Travel

Metroline Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3

Pension Scheme Contributions

Benefits Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Job summary

Metroline Manchester is recruiting a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join our engineering team at Wythenshawe depot. You will inspect, diagnose and maintain our fleet of buses to the highest standards, with a focus on safety and availability.

You will work on mechanical and electrical repairs, road testing on completion, and mentor apprentices as needed. The role carries shift work 4 over 7 and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance, ideally on buses or coaches.
• Ability to follow maintenance manuals and wiring diagrams precisely.
• Awareness of health and safety practices and DoT standards.
• Familiarity with DOT/VOSA requirements for bus operations.
• Basic bus bodywork knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs and road test after repair.
• Ensure operating department needs are met and enough vehicles are available.
• Ensure all vehicles comply with company standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records per DoT and company policies.
• Work safely according to Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Train/mentor apprentices and new recruits.

Skills

Vehicle bodywork

Maintenance procedures

Reading technical manuals

Health and Safety awareness

DOT/VOSA standards

Bus bodywork basics

Job description

Metroline Manchester is recruiting a Vehicle Technician/Mechanic to join our engineering team at Wythenshawe depot. You will inspect, diagnose and maintain our fleet of buses to the highest standards, with a focus on safety and availability.

You will work on mechanical and electrical repairs, road testing on completion, and mentor apprentices as needed. The role carries shift work 4 over 7 and offers competitive pay and benefits.