Chargehand Fitter – Lead Bus Maintenance & Shifts

Salary
: £35-42k with overtime

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chargehand Fitter to join our Engineering Team at our Walkergate Depot in Newcastle upon Tyne
.

At Stagecoach North East, we operate over 400 vehicles, connecting our passengers across Tyne and Wear and Teesside, with our engineering teams playing a fundamental role in ensuring our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. Our depot at Walkergate is a purpose-built facility, and we operate 100 buses from there.

The successful candidate will play a key role within our maintenance team to ensure our vehicles are maintained and repaired, remaining available, roadworthy, and reliable for our customers at all times.

This is a shift-based role, with shifts working on an 8 on, 6 off rota (4 days per week), which will be discussed at interview.

A PCV licence is preferred but not essential, as training will be provided as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject is essential.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Benefits:

• Excellent company pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Free travel on bus services in the area
• Free on-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Wellness programme
• Ongoing product training

Application question(s):

• Please confirm which NVQ level 3 or equivalent you hold:

Experience:

• Engineering: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ level 3 Engineering (PCV, HGV)

Work Location: Walkergate depot, Newcastle upon Tyne

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Stagecoach Walkergate Depot, Walkergate, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2BZ