Shift Technician

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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