Mechanic Supervisor - Hourly

stagecoach; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount scheme

Free travel on bus services

Free on-site parking

Sick pay

Store discount

Wellness programme

Ongoing product training

Job summary

Stagecoach North East is recruiting a Backshift Chargehand Fitter for the Slatyford Depot in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves ensuring vehicles are maintained and repaired to high standards, with training provided if needed for PCV licensing.

The successful candidate will join a busy engineering team and work a shift pattern of 8 on, 6 off. NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject is essential, with an emphasis on vehicle maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Engineering: 1 year (required).
• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject is essential.
• PCV license preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure roadworthiness.
• Be part of the maintenance team to keep vehicles available for customers.
• Work on shift with an 8 on, 6 off rota (4 days per week).

Skills

Engineering experience

NVQ awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering

Job description

Salary

Job to be posted prior to leaver.

Salary

45-50k with overtime

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Backshift Chargehand Fitter to join our Engineering Team at our Slatyford Depot in Newcastle upon Tyne.

At Stagecoach North East we operate over 400 vehicles, which connect our passengers across Tyne and Wear and Teesside with our engineering teams playing a fundamental role in ensuring our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. Our depot at Slatyford is a purpose-built facility and we operate 90 buses from there.

The successful candidate will play a key role within our maintenance team to ensure our vehicles are maintained and repaired, so they remain available, roadworthy and reliable for our customers at all times.

This is a shift-based role, with shifts working on an 8 on, 6 off rota (4 days per week) which will be discussed at interview.

A PCV licence is preferred but not essential as training will be provided as required.

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject is essential.

Salary

Potential to earn £45 - 50k per year with some overtime working.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Benefits

• Excellent company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Free travel on bus services in the area
• Free on-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme
• Ongoing product training

Application question(s)

Please confirm which NVQ level 3 or equivalent you hold:

Experience

Engineering: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification

NVQ level 3 Engineering (PCV, HGV)

Work Location

Slatyford depot, Newcastle upon Tyne

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: Slatyford Lane, Newcastle, NE5 2SE

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:

Stagecoach Slatyford Depot Slatyford Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE5 2SE