Dayshift Vehicle Technician

Job title: Dayshift Vehicle Technician

Location: Hyde Road

Hours & Pay: Salary £41,871.44 – £46,613.84 DOE (£21.19 – £23.59 per hour depending on experience) Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

As an integral member of the Metroline Manchester Engineering Team you will be reporting to the Engineering Manager and collaborating with other mechanics and engineering specialists across the business. The primary responsibility as a Day Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic is to inspect, diagnose and maintain vehicles to the highest standard to achieve maximum vehicle availability. As a Day Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic you are responsible for working in a safe manner as stated in current legislation and ELBG policies and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• To carry out mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs. To road test on completion of repair.
• To ensure that the needs of the Operating Department are met and that enough vehicles are available to meet PVR.
• To ensure that all vehicles provided for operation comply with the standards set by the company.
• To ensure that all appropriate documentation and records are maintained accurately in order to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport Operators licence and company policies and procedures.
• To work in accordance with safe working practices as stated in Health and Safety policy and procedures.
• To train / mentor apprentices and new recruits.
• Any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management that lies within the scope of the jobholder’s responsibilities

Benefits

• Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
• Pension Scheme Contributions
• Benefits Hub
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free uniform

Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge and previous experience of vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance procedures, ideally on HGV, PCV or Buses
• Ability to read and understand complex technical instructions in maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical service publications
• Awareness and understanding of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices and Department of Transport standards
• An understanding of the standards required by VOSA and the Department of Transport
• Basic bus bodywork

Desirable Criteria:

• The post holder should have the ability to gain a PCV licence

Hours of Work:

• Permanent Contract 38 hours per week.

The Equality Act:

• Metroline is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.