Shift Technician

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

Job summary

A leading transport company in Bedford seeks an experienced Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. The role involves supporting apprentices, contributing to a safe team environment, and offers numerous benefits and a culture of inclusion and career development. Ideal candidates possess an engineering focus and relevant qualifications. Opportunities for training and progression are available.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

22 days holiday

Free travel for employee and a companion

Financial education and affordable loans

Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing

Safe environment with provided safety gear

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Engineering background with a vehicular focus (bus, HGV/LGV, truck, automotive, etc.).
• Desire to deliver high standards of engineering maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a modern and varied fleet of vehicles.
• Support engineering apprentices by passing on skills and experience.
• Contribute to a safe and efficient operation within a team.

Skills

Engineering background with vehicular focus

High standards of engineering maintenance

Education

PV or HGV City & Guilds

BTEC

NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a modern and varied fleet of vehicles so our customers can travel safely and comfortably.
• Pass on your skills and experience to our future engineers through supporting our engineering apprentices.
• Work as part of a team within a 30-strong depot, contributing to a safe and efficient operation.
• Be part of a company offering varied work that includes depot-based and on-road vehicle issues, with investment in electric vehicles and depot infrastructure.
• Take advantage of training through a dedicated high-level programme to reinforce skills and gain a qualification in another trade.

Benefits and Culture

• Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 22 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, financial education and affordable loans, plus discounts on holidays, retail, cinema, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, hotels and attractions.
• Free travel for you and a companion on our buses, including days off for shopping or leisure without fuel or parking costs.
• UK-wide opportunities to transfer to new locations as we operate across the UK.
• Career development through expanding technical skills on future hybrid and electric vehicles, with potential progression to management and directorship.
• Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business, e.g. at major events or in head office support functions.
• Employee assistance programme for health and wellbeing, including 24/7 confidential support and access to counselling.
• Safe environment with provided boots, overalls and specialist equipment for safety and the right kit for the job.
• Inclusive workplace culture celebrating differences with networks for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues.

The recruitment process is simple – you apply with your CV, we’ll review it, invite you for an interview and give you a depot tour.

Requirements

• Engineering background with a vehicular focus (bus, HGV/LGV, truck, haulage, automotive, plant, rail, farm – if it moves, it’s good experience).
• Ideal qualifications: PV or HGV City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 Engineering in HGV or PSV.
• Desire to deliver high standards of engineering maintenance and repair.

Location: Stagecoach Bedford Depot, St John's Street, Bedford MK42 0DJ