Shift Mechanic

Stagecoach Group; Inverness; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading public transport operator as a PCV mechanic in Inverness, where you will be an essential part of a dedicated team maintaining a diverse fleet of vehicles. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, guaranteed hours, and a £1000 joining bonus for experienced candidates. Enjoy a range of benefits including free travel for you and a companion, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for career advancement. With a commitment to community service and safety, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference while developing their technical skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Free travel for you and a companion

Free financial education

Affordable loans

Discounts on holidays and retail

Dental insurance

Vehicle breakdown cover

Free Highlife Highland membership

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, especially buses or heavy goods vehicles.
• Commitment to high engineering standards and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a modern fleet of vehicles ensuring safe travel.
• Provide ongoing support and training for mechanical tasks.

Skills

Engineering background

Maintenance and repair standards

Vehicle experience (bus, HGV, LGV)

Education

Relevant engineering qualification

Tools

Specialist equipment

Job description

Please confirm that you are happy to continue on this basis.

Salary

£18.09 per hour plus shift allowance.
£1000 joining bonus if more than 12 months experience on buses.

We are looking for experienced  PCV mechanics  to join our Inverness team.

• Earnings of £18.09 per hour  plus shift allowance.
• Guaranteed 45 hours minimum with overtime potentially available
• £1000 joining bonus if you've over 12 months PCV experience.

You’ll be one of 35 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 Highland 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 Highlife Highland membership for you and your family.
• Modern Fleet. Brand new fleet of 25 brand new electric buses with the rest of the fleet currently being replaced with new vehicles.
• Shift rotation 5 days from 7
• 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. Ongoing training is also provided so that you stay up to date with the latest engineering developments as the fleet modernises.
• 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, Optare or Yutong.
• 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+ colleagues

The 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

So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below!

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

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

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

Location:

Inverness Depot 1 Seafield Road Inverness IV1 1SG

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