Shift Mechanic - Ayr Depot

Stagecoach Group plc; Ayr; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Shift Mechanic to join their Ayr Depot team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of vehicles, including electric buses, while ensuring safety and comfort for passengers. You'll be part of a dedicated team, responsible for maintaining and repairing vehicles to high standards. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for career development, training, and a range of attractive benefits, including free travel for you and a companion. If you're passionate about vehicle maintenance and looking for a rewarding career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

28 days holiday (increasing to 33 after 2 years)

Free travel for you and a companion

Free financial education

Affordable loans

Discounts on holidays and retail

Dental insurance

Vehicle breakdown cover

Employee assistance programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognized apprenticeship in vehicle maintenance.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an apprentice required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a fleet of vehicles to strict standards.
• Support engineering apprentices and pass on skills.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Repair Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship

4+ Years of Experience

Tools

Specialist Equipment

Job description

Salary

Up to £45,000 per annum
£1,500 Joining Bonus

Shift Mechanic – Ayr Depot

Do you have a passion to deliver and maintain quality?
Then don't delay! APPLY TODAY!

We're looking for an experienced Shift Mechanic to join our Ayr team.

• Up to £45,000
• Guaranteed minimum of 39 hours with overtime potentially available
• Joining bonus of £1,500 paid in instalments.
• Pass on your skills and experience to our future engineers through supporting our engineering apprentices.

Our Ayr Depot operates a fleet of 60 vehicles, including electric buses, and is currently recruiting for a skilled Shift Mechanic. We are looking for someone who is friendly, flexible, reliable and takes pride in their work. You should be able to work on your own initiative and enjoy being part of a friendly and dedicated team. As a Shift Mechanic you will work on a 5 out of 7 days basis, and your role will include maintaining and repairing the Company's vehicles to the strict standards set by both Stagecoach and DVSA.

You'll be one of a team of engineers who maintains and repairs 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.

Benefits of Joining Stagecoach West Scotland

Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 28 days (increasing to 33 after 2 years), 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 the countryside without worrying about the cost of fuel or parking.

Training – a dedicated high level training programme to reinforce your existing skills and give an opportunity to gain a qualification in another trade.

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.

Career development through developing your technical skills on future hybrid and electric vehicles, and career progression to management and directorship – 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.

There are a few things we need from you:

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship.
• Have minimum of 4 years as an apprentice under your belt.

Location:

Stagecoach Ayr Depot Waggon Road Ayr KA8 8BB

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £45,000

Work Location: In person.

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.