Stagecoach Group Limited
Engineer - Hourly
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PSV/HGV Mechanic /Technician – Thurso Depot
Salary: £19.69 per hour
Location: Thurso Depot Lovers Lane, Thurso KW14 7EQ
Are you looking to join a skilled and professional engineering team, maintaining and repairing a modern, diverse fleet? We’re looking for a qualified mechanic or technician with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) to join us as Engineers at our Thurso depot.
Our Thurso depot operates a diverse fleet of 16 vehicles, including single-deck public service vehicles and coaches, providing vital transport across the Caithness network.
What does the role involve:
As an Engineer at our Thurso depot, you'll play a key role in keeping our fleet running safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of vehicles to ensure they meet safety and reliability standards.
- Working as part of a skilled team, following scheduled maintenance plans, responding to defects, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard.
- Taking a proactive approach to problem-solving and working efficiently under pressure.
- Performing inspections, diagnosing faults, or carrying out major component changes.
- Maintaining accurate records of all work completed, ensuring compliance with company and legal safety standards.
- Working closely with colleagues and supervisors to contribute to a positive and professional workshop environment.
This role is based on a 45-hour working week, with opportunities for overtime. Both day and shift work options are available. A valid driving licence is required, and a PCV licence is desirable. The successful candidate will be subject to a probationary period.
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What we can offer:
- Job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities.
- A safe environment – we provide boots, overalls, and specialist equipment.
- The rate of pay is £19.69.
- Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 30 days holiday going to 33 after 2 years, free financial education and affordable loans, and a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover, and hotels and attractions.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
Contact:
For more information, please apply on the Stagecoach careers website or email mark.malley@stagecoachbus.com with a current CV.
Location: Stagecoach Thurso Depot Lovers Lane Thurso KW14 7EQ
Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK’s #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps.
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Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy.
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