Vehicle Mechanical Support

National Express; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

21 days annual leave

Free bus & coach travel

Employee discounts

Job summary

West Midlands Bus, part of the National Express group, is seeking a Mechanical Support for our Pensnett operation. The role involves assisting with vehicle repairs, performing routine services, and ensuring compliance with company standards and safety rules at our on-site workshop.

The ideal candidate will have a mechanical mindset, prior repair experience, and a preferred PCV licence. Expect a hands-on, fast-paced environment with opportunities for progression within the engineering team.

Qualifications

• Mechanical interest with prior repair experience.
• PCV driving licence preferred.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage service duties through bus allocations, changeovers and garage plans.
• Carry out routine services including oil changes quickly and efficiently to manufacturer’s and specialist standards.
• Conduct road wheel change.
• Repair minor defects as needed.
• Ensure all documentation is maintained according to Company procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping and conform to Safety, Health, Environment and Fire Regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience

PCV licence

Job description

West Midlands Bus have a great opportunity to join our Engineering team at Pensnett as a Mechanical Support.

Shift Patterns can vary from Wednesday to Sunday, starting as early as 07:00am and finishing as late as 15:30pm

As a fundamental member of the team your role will involve assisting with the repair of vehicles, ensuring regulations and company standards are continuously met.

You will have a mechanical interest, with previous experience, a manual cardriving licence (PCV Ideal),the drive to succeed and a passion to get stuck in.

What you'll do...

• Manage service duties through bus allocations, changeovers and garage plans
• Carry out routine services including oil changes quickly and efficiently to manufacturer’s and specialist standards
• Conduct road wheel change
• Repair minor defects as needed
• Ensure all documentation is maintained according to Company procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping and conform to Safety, Health, Environment and Fire Regulations

We offer a wide range of benefits such as...

• Company pension
• 21 days annual leave and Bank holidays
• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself on the network
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• Free access to our award winning Health Bus; providing free and accessible health checks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free counselling and further support to improve your health and wellbeing
• Private online GP service
• Endless opportunities to progress and undertake further qualifications and training

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.