Rota Shift Mechanic

Lothian Buses; Livingston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lothian Buses is seeking a Rota Shift Mechanic to join their Engineering Team. This role involves routine maintenance, diagnostics, and ensuring vehicle compliance. Ideal candidates should possess a full UK driving licence and be a qualified motor vehicle mechanic. Advantages also include continual training and a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Continual training and development

Company Pension Scheme

Free travel in Edinburgh with Ridacard

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• PCV licence desirable, but obtaining one is essential.
• Experience in truck or bus industry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all types of vehicles.
• Attend to vehicle breakdowns when required.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Diagnosing faults

Routine maintenance

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Education

Time served motor vehicle mechanic

Job description

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We are looking for a Shift Mechanic to join our Engineering Team at Lothian Country to maintain and undertake diagnostic work on old and new vehicle technology ensuring optimum reliability and performance.

The shifts are 4 over 7 including weekends and evenings.

What Will You be Doing?

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles to Lothian & DVSA standards
• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
• 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
  
  

What Do You Need?

• 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?

• Hourly rate of £21.43
• Continual training and development
• Company Pension Scheme and access to our recognition programme
• Travel in Edinburgh and surrounding areas for FREE with your Ridacard valid on all our buses and Edinburgh Trams.
  
  

If you think you fit the bill then we'd love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV and cover letter no later than Monday 23rd June 2025.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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