PCV Fitter/Vehicle Technician

Stagecoach Group plc; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus operator in the UK is seeking experienced and entry-level engineers to join their team in Eastbourne. You will play a critical role in keeping a fleet of 400 buses operational. The position offers flexible working hours, job security, paid sick leave, and growth opportunities. Qualified candidates with NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV are encouraged to apply. Attractive starting pay ranges from £19.60 to £23.15 depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free travel for you and a companion

Job security

Promotions and career advancement

Annual health screening

Paid sick leave

Company workwear and safety equipment

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV required.
• Must have held a car license for at least one year with no more than six penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Keep a fleet of 400 buses and coaches on the road.
• Work with a friendly team of engineers.

Skills

NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV

Driving License

PCV license

CPC training

HGV experience

PCV experience

Job description

Salary

Starting from £19.60ph

Are you an experiencedengineerlooking to develop your career with one of the UK’s largest bus operators? Or perhaps you’re interested in pursuing a role inengineering 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 ofengineers, 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:

• Flexible working hours – you’ll be working a combination of early and late shifts
• Free travel – for you and your companion on our buses. That means on your days off (of which there are plenty!) you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city without paying a fortune in petrol!
• Job security – we’ve been going since 1980, we turnover £1.3bn per year, and we’re not planning on hanging our boots up anytime soon!
• Promotions – Want to fly up the ladder? Great! We’ve got plenty of colleagues who started life as anengineerbut are now workshop supervisors and managers within our business
• Annual health screening
• Paid sick leave (80% of basic pay after qualifying period)
• Company workwear and safety equipment provided
• Great rates of pay with our fitters starting at £19.60 up to £23.15 depending on Qualifications, skills and experience.
• 25 days annual leaveand a contributory pension scheme

Essential

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

Desirable

• PCV license and CPC training are an advantage but not essential (opportunities to gain free driving qualifications through the company)
• PCV experienceand/orHGV 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 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 Eastbourne Depot Birch Road, Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 6PD