Service Technician

Stagecoach Group plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Service Technician, where your skills in vehicle maintenance and repair will ensure safety and reliability on the road. This role involves diagnosing faults, servicing vehicles, and working with a team dedicated to excellence in transportation. Embrace a culture that celebrates diversity and encourages everyone to be themselves while contributing to the safety of our fleet. If you are passionate about vehicles and enjoy hands-on work in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair is essential.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.
• Diagnose faults and service vehicles using appropriate tools.
• Record all work done and assist in vehicle breakdowns.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicle faults

Vehicle maintenance

Safety compliance

Component repair

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Tools

Specialized repair tools

Job description

Salary: £11.94

Location: Stagecoach Walkergate Depot, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2BZ

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Service Technician

Responsible To: Fleet Engineer/Workshop Manager/Chargehand Fitter/Master Technician

Main Purpose of Job: To maintain and repair the Company’s vehicles to a safe and roadworthy condition, employing such skills and knowledge as may be required with due regard to current employment and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Test vehicles and diagnose faults.
2. Observe, recognise and report on vehicle component defects or symptoms of impending failure.
3. Service, adjust and repair vehicles or components using the necessary equipment and tools in a proper and safe manner.
4. Examine vehicles completely and report orally and/or in writing upon the condition, roadworthiness and safety.
5. Requisition for replacement parts using Manufacturer’s part catalogue.
6. Manufacture as required, and within the limitation of machinery and equipment available, simple components.
7. Recognise repairs that need specialist skills.
8. Assess and cost repairs (in certain cases).
9. Perform any ancillary duties which may be required from time to time.
10. Record all work done and time taken on each job in the paperwork form required.
11. Drive Company vehicles when necessary, providing the post holder has the necessary licence to do so.
12. Attend vehicle breakdowns/accidents for Stagecoach North East or any other organisation when necessary as requested by management.
13. Undertake repairs on vehicles reported defective by an employee, including small body and electrical repairs within capabilities.
14. Make every effort to repair defective vehicles outside normal working hours or at weekends.
15. Attend breakdowns/accidents near the end of a shift, even if it may extend beyond normal finishing time.
16. Carry out any additional duties as directed by Supervisors/management deemed within the post holder’s capabilities.

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.