Working as part of a small team of engineers, alongside our Engineering Manager, you will work to maintain our modern fleet of buses, coaches and minibuses to the highest standard.
Job Location: Primarily based atStansted Airport (Start Hill) and occasional travel to our other depots as required
Start date: To be agreed (immediate start available)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - Early or Middle and late pattern.
Occasional weekend working expected as part of a team wide rotation (approximately one weekend in six = 8/9 weekends per year - Saturday in, Sunday on-call).
40, 45 or 50 hour contracts available.
Line Manager(s): Engineering Manager
About Central Connect:
Central Connect, now part of the Transport Made Simple Group, are looking to recruit Engineers to join our growing team.
We operate local bus, Park and Ride and demand responsive transport services on behalf of local authorities across the Midlands and the East of England, and also provide coach hire services to schools, tour companies, rail and aviation operators and private customers.
We are investing £5 million into a brand-new fleet during 2024 and 2025.
Our mission is to deliver excellent road passenger transport to all who require it. We want to see bus and coach travel be a mode that people choose to use rather than just being the mode of last resort.
Main duties of the role:
Completing regular Periodic Maintenance Inspections of all vehicles, highlighting and recording all defects identified and then resolving them in accordance with company standards
Ensuring passenger vehicle safety, reporting any concerns to the Engineering Manager
Maintaining a working knowledge and understanding of the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
Managing vehicle defects and resolving these in a timely manner in line with company standards
Attending vehicle breakdowns across our Essex and Hertfordshire networks (in a company vehicle). Occasional requests may be made to attend other company sites or networks.
About You:
People are at the heart of our business and at Central Connect, we only want the best people. Our team works to the highest standards, and we expect everybody to focus on high quality service delivery and attention to detail.
Person Specification:
_Essential:_
Holder of a full UK driving licence
Experience of working with PSV / HGV vehicles
Competent in understanding and implementing the requirements of the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Organised with excellent timekeeping skills.
Health and safety conscious
_Desirable:_
Minimum of 5 years' experience
PSV Licence category D or the commitment to achieve this (we offer in house training)
Equipped with own hand tools
_We also offer:_
Role specific in-house and external training
Modern temperature-controlled workshop facilities equipped with the latest diagnostics technology and equipment
Vehicle specific tools, equipment, and specialist tools
20 days Annual Leave plus statutory Bank Holidays
Defined contribution company pension scheme
Perkbox healthcare and high street discounts scheme
Free travel on the Central Connect bus networks for you and one other member of your family
Open management culture with opportunities for progression
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £23.00 per hour
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person