Location: Basildon
Working Hours: 39 hours per week - 4 days over 7 - rotating pattern of early and late shifts
Hourly Rate: £23.69 p/h £48,043 p/a with a weekend premium rate of £24.72 per hour if your shifts run over a weekend
As a Skilled Engineer at our Basildon depot, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults, servicing, and replacing parts as needed
* Identifying issues accurately and recommending the correct method of repair and parts required
* Performing routine inspections and servicing using handheld data capture devices (where applicable)
* Attending roadside breakdowns and supporting vehicle recoveries
* Road-testing vehicles to confirm issues or check work after repairs
About you
* Do you have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification as a mechanic and experience working on HGV, bus or coach?
* A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
* Do you have a valid UK driver's licence?
* Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered (HGV)
* Do you have vehicle/auto electrical experience/knowledge?
* Right to Work in the UK
Rewards & Benefits
* Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
* We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
* Working here you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
* Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
* Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
* Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted shares
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing here. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application