Shift Technician

Stagecoach Group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician for their Bedford Depot. The role involves maintaining a modern fleet, supporting apprentices, and offering great benefits including a generous pension scheme, free travel, and career development opportunities. Join a dedicated team and enjoy a secure working environment while contributing to your community.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

22 days holiday

Free travel for you and a companion

Affordable loans and financial education

Discounts on holidays and retail

Dental insurance

Vehicle breakdown cover

Training programs for skill development

Employee assistance programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with bus, HGV/LGV, truck, or automotive.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Desire to maintain high engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a varied fleet of vehicles.
• Support engineering apprentices by sharing skills.
• Deal with vehicle issues on the road as needed.

Skills

Engineering background

High standards of maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV

BTEC

City & Guilds PV or HGV

Job description

Salary

£50,000 Annual Basic
Overtime Monday - Friday x1.25 Weekend x1.5

We are looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician to join our Bedford Depot

• Typical annualised earnings of up to £50,000 (£24.62ph)

• Guaranteed 39 minimum hours working 5 out of 7 days with overtime potentially available ( OT Monday to Friday - time plus 25% , OT on weekends - time plus 50%)

• Pass on your skills and experience to our future engineers through supporting our engineering apprentices

You’ll be part of our 30 strong team of people 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.

Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach East team…

• Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 22 days holiday, 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 – 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.

• 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 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

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 should ideally be qualified to the following level: · PV or HGV City & Guilds · BTEC · NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV
• 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 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, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Bedford Depot St John's Street Bedford MK42 0DJ