PCV Fitter/Vehicle Technician

Stagecoach Group; Hastings; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Stagecoach South East is seeking an experienced engineer to join their dedicated team, responsible for maintaining a fleet of 400 buses and coaches. The role offers competitive pay, job security, and opportunities for career advancement within one of the UK's largest bus operators.

Benefits

Free travel for you and a companion on our buses

Annual health screening

Paid sick leave (70% after qualifying period)

Company workwear and safety equipment provided

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a car license for at least one year with no more than six penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for connecting over 40 million passengers annually by maintaining the fleet of buses and coaches.
• Work a combination of early and late shifts.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV

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Salary

Starting from £16.50ph and up to £22.35ph

Are you an experienced engineer looking to develop your career with one of the UK’s largest bus operators? We have a fantastic opportunity for an engineer in 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 has to say about working for Stagecoach here:

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

• You’ll be working a combination of early and late shifts
• Free travel – for you and a companion on our buses
• 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!
• Promotions – Want to fly up the ladder? Great! We’ve got plenty of colleagues who started as engineers and are now workshop supervisors and managers within our business
• Annual health screening
• Paid sick leave (70% of basic pay after qualifying period)
• Company workwear and safety equipment provided
• Great rates of pay with our fitters starting at £16.50 and potential earnings of up to £22.35 depending on qualifications, skills, and experience
• 25 days annual leave and a contributory pension scheme

There are a few things we need from you:

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV
• Must have held a car license for at least one year and no more than 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 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. If you meet the criteria, we’re happy to arrange an interview at a convenient time. Click Apply Now, and we’ll be in touch with you ASAP.

Stagecoach’s 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, regardless of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Hastings Depot, Beaufort Road, St. Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, Sussex TN37 6PL