Vehicle/ Bus Technician x2
Posted 3 days ago
- Newquay, Cornwall
- Any
- External
- Expires In 3 months
We are expanding our team and can offer two new opportunities to join our PSV Motor team as Technician.
Based at our our modern Newquay workshop we provide a fleet maintenance and repair service to one of the leading bus operators in the country, servicing a large fleet of around 160 buses that operate throughout Cornwall.
We are looking for skilled, reliable and motivated individuals, with a motor background to join our busy and motivated. If you are currently working outside of the bus industry, as a car motor technician perhaps, we provide in-house upskilling and training to support your development.
About the role
In role, you will:
* be responsible for maintaining fleet vehicles to DVSA and customer standards
* undertake a variety of tasks from routine servicing and filter changes, diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults, through to light body repair, fabrication and welding
* diligently carry out routine safety inspections of vehicles to DVSA and customer standards and document work electronically (operating workshop software)
* work with manufacturer diagnostic equipment and repair procedures
* attend roadside breakdowns to help keep buses running in service; also attending outstations to repair minor defects found by drivers
* ensure that all works undertaken are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety Policy and Fleet Engineering Workshops Safe Working and Quality Assurance procedures, whilst also in a timely manner on a ‘first time fix’ basis
* be responsible for and ensure that equipment used within the workshop is maintained in a safe condition and uphold good workshop housekeeping
* work together and communicate well with our friendly team, apprentices, other departments and customer staff to ensure smooth flow of operation
If you are from a car background and upskilling is required for you to confidently work on buses - and we currently have several Technicians who have come through this route - the salary offered will be revised whilst training in being undertaken.
About you
You will ideally bring to the role:
* a City & Guilds (level 3 or higher) or NVQ 3 equivalent in a relevant discipline
* previous experience as a skilled mechanic, working in a vehicle/ bus or plant repair workshop (or in an equivalent trade environment)
* an understanding of and experience with relevant industry documentation
* knowledge of COSHH & Health and Safety at Work Act
* be a qualified/ certified MOT Tester and ‘O’ Licence inspector, or demonstrate a willingness to achieve this
* a full UK Driving Licence
* a full basic motor tool kit,(tool allowance is paid)
Our offer to you
Salary: £41,402 per annum/ £19.90per hour (with overtime available at £29.85 per hour plus generous tool allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Base: Newquay, Cornwall
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Early shift (05:00 - 15:30) / Late shift (13:30 – 00:00) - 3 days-on shift, 2 days-off shift rotation
Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
* Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
* Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
* Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
* Investment and support in your continuous training and development
* Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider
To apply
It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.
Contact us
If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role
Based at our our modern Newquay workshop we provide a fleet maintenance and repair service to one of the leading bus operators in the country, servicing a large fleet of around 160 buses that operate throughout Cornwall.
We are looking for skilled, reliable and motivated individuals, with a motor background to join our busy and motivated. If you are currently working outside of the bus industry, as a car motor technician perhaps, we provide in-house upskilling and training to support your development.
About the role
In role, you will:
* be responsible for maintaining fleet vehicles to DVSA and customer standards
* undertake a variety of tasks from routine servicing and filter changes, diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults, through to light body repair, fabrication and welding
* diligently carry out routine safety inspections of vehicles to DVSA and customer standards and document work electronically (operating workshop software)
* work with manufacturer diagnostic equipment and repair procedures
* attend roadside breakdowns to help keep buses running in service; also attending outstations to repair minor defects found by drivers
* ensure that all works undertaken are carried out in accordance with Health & Safety Policy and Fleet Engineering Workshops Safe Working and Quality Assurance procedures, whilst also in a timely manner on a ‘first time fix’ basis
* be responsible for and ensure that equipment used within the workshop is maintained in a safe condition and uphold good workshop housekeeping
* work together and communicate well with our friendly team, apprentices, other departments and customer staff to ensure smooth flow of operation
If you are from a car background and upskilling is required for you to confidently work on buses - and we currently have several Technicians who have come through this route - the salary offered will be revised whilst training in being undertaken.
About you
You will ideally bring to the role:
* a City & Guilds (level 3 or higher) or NVQ 3 equivalent in a relevant discipline
* previous experience as a skilled mechanic, working in a vehicle/ bus or plant repair workshop (or in an equivalent trade environment)
* an understanding of and experience with relevant industry documentation
* knowledge of COSHH & Health and Safety at Work Act
* be a qualified/ certified MOT Tester and ‘O’ Licence inspector, or demonstrate a willingness to achieve this
* a full UK Driving Licence
* a full basic motor tool kit,(tool allowance is paid)
Our offer to you
Salary: £41,402 per annum/ £19.90per hour (with overtime available at £29.85 per hour plus generous tool allowance)
Contract Type: Permanent, Fulltime
Base: Newquay, Cornwall
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Early shift (05:00 - 15:30) / Late shift (13:30 – 00:00) - 3 days-on shift, 2 days-off shift rotation
Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
* Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
* Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
* Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
* Investment and support in your continuous training and development
* Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider
To apply
It’s really easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV.
Contact us
If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role