PCV Fitter/Vehicle Technician

Stagecoach Group; Dover; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join one of the UK’s largest bus operators as an engineer, with opportunities for both experienced professionals and entry-level candidates. You will work alongside a dedicated engineering team keeping the fleet operational while enjoying benefits like free travel, job security, promotions, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Free travel for you and a companion on our buses

Paid sick leave

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Annual health screening

Company workwear and safety equipment provided

Promotions within the company

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, specifically NVQ Level 3 in HGV or PSV.
• Must hold a car licence for at least one year with max six penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for connecting over 40 million passengers by maintaining a fleet of 400 buses.
• Work includes early and late shifts as part of the engineering team.

Skills

Engineering

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV

Job description

Salary

Starting from £16.50ph - £22.35ph (DOE)

Are you an experienced engineer looking to develop your career with one of the UK’s largest bus operators? Or perhaps you’re interested in pursuing a role in engineering for the first time? We have fantastic opportunities for both entry-level and experienced fitters here at Stagecoach South East.

Working behind the scenes with our friendly and dedicated team of engineers, you’ll be responsible for connecting over 40 million passengers every year by helping to keep a fleet of 400 buses and coaches on the road.

Take a look at what our engineering team have to say about working for Stagecoach here:

Aside from the reward of keeping our fleet moving, there’s plenty more we can offer:

1. You’ll be working a combination of early and late shifts
2. Free travel – for you and a companion on our buses
3. Job security – we’ve been operating since 1980, and turnover £1.3bn per year, so we’re not planning on hanging our boots up anytime soon!
4. Promotions – Want to fly up the ladder? Great! We’ve got plenty of colleagues who started life as an engineer but are now workshop supervisors and managers within our business
5. Annual health screening
6. Paid sick leave (70% of basic pay after qualifying period)
7. Company workwear and safety equipment provided
8. Great rates of pay with our fitters starting at £16.50 and possible earning opportunities of up to £22.35 depending on qualifications, skills and experience
9. 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme

There are a few things we need from you:

Essential

1. NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV
2. Must have held a car licence for at least one year and no more than a maximum of six penalty points

Desirable

1. PCV license and CPC training are an advantage but not essential (opportunities to gain free driving qualifications through the company)
2. PCV experience and/or HGV experience

And that’s it… we’ll help you with everything else you need to know!

We’re looking for candidates who can join the team immediately, and if you meet the criteria, we’re happy to arrange an interview for a time and date that suits you. Click Apply Now and we’ll be in touch with you ASAP.

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.

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 Herne Bay Depot Eddington Lane Herne Bay CT6 5TR