Day Vehicle Technician

Metroline; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transport company in Greater Manchester is searching for a skilled Vehicle Technician to join their engineering team. The successful candidate will carry out maintenance and repairs on various vehicles, ensuring they meet safety and operational standards. This permanent role includes training and mentoring newer team members. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of vehicle bodywork and relevant technical skills, along with adherence to health and safety policies. Competitive salary and various employee benefits are provided.

Benefits

Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3

Free on-site parking

Pension Scheme Contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle bodywork repairs, ideally on HGV, PCV, or Buses.
• Understanding of VOSA and Department of Transport standards.
• Basic understanding of bus bodywork.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and maintain vehicles to ensure optimal availability.
• To carry out mechanical, electrical, and minor body repairs.
• Train and mentor apprentices and new recruits.

Skills

Knowledge of vehicle bodywork repairs

Ability to read technical instructions

Understanding of Health and Safety practices

Job description

Department : Engineering (Manchester) Location : Manchester

About us

We’re Metroline Manchester, the newest addition to the Bee Network , buzzing in Greater Manchester since January ! 🚍

Back in March , we were thrilled to have won four franchise contracts by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) – and just like that, we got to work bringing our services to life. We now operate over routes on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) from Hyde Road (Head Office), Tameside , Sharston and Wythenshawe depots.

But who are we, really?

Well, our roots go back to when Metroline first hit the roads of London. Fast forward to today, and we’re proud to be the second largest bus operator in the capital , running around 17% of the city’s scheduled services . Not too shabby, right?

Since , we’ve been part of the global transport powerhouse ComfortDelGro , which operates in 13 countries with a fleet of over 54, vehicles and a team of 24,+ colleagues worldwide.

Here in the UK, our 6,-strong team helps over one million customers get where they need to go every single day – and now, we’re doing it in Manchester too!

Hop on board – we’re just getting started. 🚌✨ 🐝

Job Summary

Location

• Hyde Road depot

Hours & Pay

• Salary £39, (£22.01 per hour)
• Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

As an integral member of the Metroline Manchester Engineering Team you will be reporting to the Engineering Manager and collaborating with other mechanics and engineering specialists across the business. The primary responsibility as a Day Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic is to inspect, diagnose and maintain vehicles to the highest standard to achieve maximum vehicle availability. As a Day Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic you are responsible for working in a safe manner as stated in current legislation and ELBG policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs. To road test on completion of repair.
• To ensure that the needs of the Operating Department are met and that enough vehicles are available to meet PVR.
• To ensure that all vehicles provided for operation comply with the standards set by the company.
• To ensure that all appropriate documentation and records are maintained accurately in order to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport Operators licence and company policies and procedures.
• To work in accordance with safe working practices as stated in Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• To train / mentor apprentices and new recruits.

Any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management that lies within the scope of the jobholder’s responsibilities

Benefits

• Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
• Free on-site parking
• Pension Scheme Contributions
• Benefits Hub
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free uniform

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge and previous experience 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, schematics, technical service publications
• Awareness and understanding of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices and Department of Transport standards
• An understanding of the standards required by VOSA and the Department of Transport
• Basic bus bodywork

Desirable Criteria

• The post holder should have the ability to gain a PCV licence

Hours of Work

Permanent Contract – basic 38 hours per week.

Salary

Competitive / Dependent on experience

The Equality Act

Metroline is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Applications

Please email a covering letter of application and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team at

Please quote “Vehicle Technician – Hyde Road” in the subject line of your email

Applications should include :

• the reasons you are applying for the post
• examples of how you meet the skills
• any relevant qualifications or experience

Apply here