Salary £18.35ph with enhanced overtime rates Technician Engineering Team, Cheltenham Depot Location: Stagecoach Cheltenham Depot, Lansdown Industrial Estate, Cheltenham, GL51 8PL Shift: Full time (39 hours), 5 out of 7 days Monday to Saturday, including occasional bank holiday working. Shift rotation between 0500 hours and 1600 hours. What we’re looking for We are looking for someone reliable and self-motivated to join the engineering team at Cheltenham Depot as a Master Technician. The Engineering team is responsible for keeping our bus operation running smoothly, 24 hours a day, from vehicle servicing to fuelling and cleaning. What will I be doing? Perform vehicle inspections to both DVSA and company standards, including MOT preparation Undertake routine and preventative maintenance in accordance with company maintenance schedules Perform a mix of mechanical, electrical and body repairs as required Complete comprehensive diagnostics and repairs on engines, drivelines, fuel systems, turbochargers, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems and ABS/EBS braking systems using laptops and other test equipment Attend vehicle breakdowns and carry out roadside repairs as required Assist in the workplace training of engineering apprentices Follow all health and safety guidance and procedures What do I need to apply? You will have completed a recognised apprenticeship in HGV or PSV engineering, with a minimum level 3 S/NVQ qualification or equivalent qualification You will hold a full current car driving license and preferably a bus license, or the ability to attain one A willingness to learn and be part of a small but crucial team Be able to work both independently and as a team You must pass a 3 month probationary period What we can offer The rate of pay is £18.35ph with enhanced overtime rates Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 30 days holiday, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel or parking – don’t worry if you’ve not worked on our vehicles before (or indeed buses!) as we’ll train you on everything you need to know, and you’ll be supported by a great team doing a great job Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people servicing our fleet of vehicles A safe environment – we provide boots, overalls and specialist equipment so no need to worry about being safe and protected, or having the right kit for the job 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 Career development – many of our skilled engineers started their journey with us in shunter or cleaner roles. We run specific training & development programmes to cater for this progression, if you’ve got the ambition 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 programm e 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 environme nt 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 We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. 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. Location: Stagecoach Cheltenham Depot Lansdown Ind Estate, St. Marks Cheltenham GL51 8PL