Shift Mechanic

Stagecoach Group; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 19,680 - 20,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company pension scheme

33 days Annual leave

Free travel for employee and companion

Affordable loans and financial education

Discounts on holidays, retail, and more

Job summary

Stagecoach Group is seeking a Shift Mechanic for its Glenrothes location. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £19.68 per hour, with guaranteed 38 hours per week and potential for overtime.

You will work to maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring safe and reliable service for the community. The position provides extensive training, various perks, and opportunities for career development within one of the UK’s leading transport operators.

Qualifications

• Experience in bus, HGV, LGV, truck, automotive, or similar vehicles.
• Willingness to deliver high standards of engineering maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a modern fleet of vehicles.
• Ensure customer safety and comfort through vehicle servicing.

Skills

Engineering background with vehicular focus

High standards of engineering maintenance and repair

Job description

## Shift MechanicApplylocations: Glenrothestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR12683**Salary**£19.68 inclusive of tool allowance and shift allowanceWe are looking for experienced PCV mechanics to join our Glenrothes team.* Earnings of £19.68 per hour (inclusive of shift allowance and tool allowance)* Guaranteed 38 hours minimum with overtime potentially available* Daily shift bonus from £13.97 per dayYou’ll be one of 8 mechanics who maintain and repair a modern and varied fleet of vehicles so our fantastic customers can travel safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to see friends and family.Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach South Scotland team...* Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 33 days Annual leave, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education, and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions* Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel or parking.* Training – don’t worry if you’ve not worked on our vehicles before (or indeed buses!) as we’ll train you on everything you need to know, and you’ll be supported by a great team doing a great job* Varied work – interestingly it’s not all depot-based work...you could well find yourself out and about dealing with vehicle issues on the road, so it won’t always be the same four walls you’re looking at. And as one of the UK’s leading transport operators we’re investing heavily in electric vehicles and depot infrastructure, so there’s plenty to keep you interested* Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people servicing our fleet of vehicles, be they Alexander Dennis, Scania, Volvo or Optare* A safe environment – we provide boots, overalls and specialist equipment so no need to worry about being safe and protected, or having the right kit for the job* UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location* Career development through developing your technical skills on future hybrid and electric vehicles, and career progression to Technician, Master Technician, Engineering Manager and beyond – a good number of our Engineering Directors started their career with us as mechanics and fitters* Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions* An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support* A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleaguesThe recruitment process is simple – you apply with your CV, we’ll have a good read then get you in for an interview and give you a tour of the depot, and that’s it!There are a few of things we need from you:* You need to have an engineering background with a vehicular focus – bus, HGV / LGV, truck, haulage, automotive, plant, rail, farm – if it moves, it’s good experience!* You need to want to deliver high standards of engineering maintenance and repair* Monday to Friday permanent backshift can be offered to the right candidateSo if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below!