Rota Shift Mechanic

Lothian Buses; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector seeks a Rota Shift Mechanic for their Engineering Department in Edinburgh. The role involves performing maintenance and repairs on vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and working as part of a skilled team. The position offers a competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

7 weeks’ annual leave

FREE travel across bus and tram network

Continual training and development

Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits, discounts and rewards

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Possess a full UK driving licence.
• Time served motor vehicle mechanic.
• Ability to obtain a PCV licence while employed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensure health & safety regulations are adhered to.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Diagnostic skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Time served motor vehicle mechanic

PCV licence (desirable)

Job description

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We are looking for a Rota Shift Mechanic to join our busy Engineering Department across the Lothian Family in one of our City garages!

This is a permanent role for a fully qualified mechanic with experience. You will be working a 4-day week on a 4 over 7 days pre-allocated shift rota, working 37.5 hours per week.

What do we do?

We are the UK’s largest municipal bus company and proudly owned by the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian councils. We’ve been based in the city for over 100 years and are now one of the region’s largest employers with over 2,500 staff. Many of our employees are from Edinburgh and the Lothians and we remain a company that’s an integral part of the local community.

Engineering plays a critical part in helping us to provide a safe and reliable bus service for our customers. Our dedicated and highly skilled team of engineers ensure our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards and are regularly checked by DVSA and other regulatory bodies. We are proud to carry out all of our own maintenance and repairs onsite at our main garages across the city.

Working for the Lothian Group you'll find your role varied, rewarding and satisfying. You'll work in a great team who all pull together to do a brilliant job!

What will you be doing?

You will:

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles to Lothian & DVSA standards
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults, mechanical and electrical
• Use diagnostic equipment and software to locate, diagnose and rectify faults on mechanical and electrical components
• Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical and electrical designs and systems
• Attending vehicle breakdowns as and when required
• Liaise with the parts department to obtain correct parts
• Ensure health & safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
• Ensure all paperwork and inspection sheets are completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses as required
  
  

Who are we looking for?

• You must possess a full UK driving licence
• You must be a time served motor vehicle mechanic
• A PCV licence is desirable, however the ability to obtain a PCV licence whilst in our employment is essential
• An aptitude to develop others within the engineering team to improve efficiencies
• Ability to work under pressure and work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Experience of working in the truck or bus industry would be advantageous
  
  

What can we offer you?

• An hourly rate of pay £21.43
• 7 weeks’ annual leave
• FREE travel across our bus and tram network
• Discounted travel for a friend or family member
• Continual training and development
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits, discounts and rewards
• Free on-site parking
  
  

If you think you fit the bill then we'd love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV and cover letter. The closing date for applications is 27th May 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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