Cleaner/Shunter

265 Greater Manchester Buses South Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Free bus travel for you and your house

Pension scheme

Career progression

Full PPE provided

Overtime opportunity

Job summary

Stagecoach Manchester is seeking a depot shunter/fueller to fuel, clean and park our buses and perform maintenance tasks within the depot. You will contribute to fleet readiness and safety in a busy Manchester depot.

The role includes fuelling, washing and safe parking, with reports on coolant/oil/fuel issues. A PSV licence is desirable, with probation leading to potential PSV qualification.

Qualifications

• Flexible to the requirements of the business and committed with a positive work ethic.
• Willingness to take pride in your role and be satisfied with a good day’s work.
• Full car licence.
• PSV licence desirable; may be considered for PSV licence after probation.

Responsibilities

• Fuelling, washing and safe parking of our fleet.
• Maintaining and repairing our fleet of Alexander-Dennis, Volvo and Optare models.
• Accurately completing reports of coolant/oil/fuel issues.
• Flexibility to provide relief cover to backshift shunters in other depots when needed.
• Full compliance with Stagecoach group health and safety procedures.

Skills

Full car licence

PSV licence desirable

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Job description

Salary £14.86 per hour Backshift Fueller / Shunter

Location: Queen's Road Depot

Want to be part of a professional team maintaining and repairing a varied modern fleet of vehicles, learn new skills and qualifications on the way? At Stagecoach Manchester, we operate recognisable and reliable bus services across Manchester, and we’re looking for people with the right attitude and willingness to learn, to join our growing team at this exciting time. We are looking for a depot shunter/Cleaner to fuel, clean and park our buses, and perform other maintenance tasks within the depot.

The Role

• You’ll be a key member of our staff maintaining and repairing our fleet of Alexander-Dennis, Volvo and Optare models
• Fuelling, washing and safe parking of our fleet
• Accurately completing reports of coolant/oil/fuel issues
• Flexibility to provide relief cover to the backshift shunters in other depots when needed
• Full compliance with Stagecoach group health and safety procedures
• Hours of work will be 38 hours per week, working on a 5 over 7 backshift pattern, 6pm-2am with overtime opportunity
• The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and be flexible towards meeting the needs of the business

About you

• Flexible to the requirements of the business and committed, as well as a positive work ethic
• Willingness to take pride in your role and be satisfied with a good day’s work
• Full car licence
• PSV licence desirable, and upon satisfactory completion of a probationary period the successful candidate will be considered for their PSV licence by the company

You’ll be part of a great team of coachbuilders, painters and technicians who all pull together to do a brilliant job and provide a key service that people rely on to get them to work, school and days out.

Benefits of working at Stagecoach

• Competitive regular income and benefits/overtime opportunity
• Shift allowance
• Genuine job security
• Full PPE provided
• Free bus travel for you and your household on Stagecoach services
• Access to the company pension scheme
• Career progression

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated.

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age.

Location: Stagecoach, Queen's Road, Manchester, Boyle Street, Cheetham Hill, M8 8UT

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated.

We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Queens Road Garage Boyle Street Cheetham Manchester M8 8UT

Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company.

Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve.

Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.