Shift Mechanic

Stagecoach Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stagecoach UK Bus as a Skilled Mechanic at our Arran Depot. You'll be responsible for maintaining our fleet to the highest standards while enjoying a supportive work environment with career development opportunities. We offer competitive pay, generous holidays, and relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary – Up to £45,000

Holidays - 25 days and 8 bank holidays

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Free bus travel for you and a companion

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Must have suitable toolkit and a full UK Driving Licence; PCV/HGV desirable.
• Training for a PCV Licence available after qualifying period.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining the Company’s fleet of vehicles.
• Carrying out inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs.
• Running roadside repairs as necessary.

Skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

PCV or HGV City & Guilds

SVQ Level 3

BTEC

NVQ Level 3

Commercial qualification

Job description

Stagecoach UK Bus is one of Britain’s leading public transport businesses, helping connect communities for 40 years. Our team of 24,000 people and our 8,300 buses, coaches, and trams are part of the fabric of daily life in Scotland, England, and Wales.

At Stagecoach Arran, we are looking for a flexible, self-motivated, friendly, and reliable Skilled Mechanic to join our engineering team.

We encourage you to work under your own initiative, but you should also enjoy working as part of a dedicated team. The successful applicant will work Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work as required, 39 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime.

The role includes maintaining and repairing our fleet to the highest standards as set out by both Stagecoach and DVSA, while maintaining Health and Safety standards at all times. All successful candidates will be subject to a company medical.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairing and maintaining the Company’s fleet of vehicles to the highest standards
• Carrying out inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs
• Running roadside repairs as necessary

Training and Qualifications

• PCV or HGV City & Guilds
• SVQ Level 3
• BTEC
• NVQ Level 3
• Commercial qualification desirable (Light vehicle will be considered)

A few things you’ll need:

• You must have your own suitable toolkit
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential for this position – PCV/HGV is desirable. Training for a PCV Licence is available after a qualifying period.

In return, we can offer you:

• Competitive salary – Up to £45,000
• Holidays - 25 days and 8 bank holidays
• Relocation - We understand our dream candidate might not be on our doorstep, so if you wish to live and work in the stunning Isle of Arran, we can assist with relocation.
• Supportive working environment - We have a fantastic support network throughout the company to help and advise you along your journey.
• Career development - At Stagecoach, we pride ourselves on developing our employees into future business leaders, believing this is the best way to improve and future-proof our organization.
• Free bus travel for you and your companion on all our services.

Sound good? Let's get the wheels in motion!
Apply now if you're ready for a new adventure.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Stagecoach Arran Depot, The Pier, Brodick, KA27 8AU