Day Shift Vehicle Technician - Free Bus Travel

Metroline; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Bus Travel for you and 3

Pension Scheme Contributions

Benefits Hub

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Job summary

Metroline Manchester is seeking a Day Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to inspect, diagnose and maintain buses to the highest standard. You’ll join the Engineering Team at Hyde Road and Wythenshawe depots, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs, road testing after work, and training apprentices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance procedures, ideally on HGV, PCV or buses.
• Ability to read and understand complex technical instructions in maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Awareness of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices and Department of Transport standards.
• Understanding of standards required by VOSA and the Department of Transport.
• Basic bus bodywork knowledge and ability to gain a PCV licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs; road test on completion of repair.
• Ensure operating department needs are met and enough vehicles are available to meet PVR.
• Ensure all vehicles comply with the standards set by the company.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records to satisfy DoT Operators licence requirements and company policies.
• Work in accordance with safe working practices per Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• Train / mentor apprentices and new recruits.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management within the scope of the role.

Skills

Vehicle bodywork knowledge

PCV licence desired

Reading maintenance manuals

Job description

Metroline Manchester is seeking a Day Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic to inspect, diagnose and maintain buses to the highest standard. You’ll join the Engineering Team at Hyde Road and Wythenshawe depots, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am–4pm, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs, road testing after work, and training apprentices.