Technician
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £54,578 per annum + benefits
Hours per week: 42 hours per week | 4 on, 4 off
Situation
We are looking for a skilled Technician to carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure vehicles are maintained to the highest standards, supporting safe, compliant, and efficient operations across our network.
Your new opportunity
You will work a hands-on role as a Technician, involving the inspection, maintenance, and repair of a fleet of buses, coaches, and vans, ensuring full compliance with all company and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair company vehicles
Carry out fault diagnosis using modern diagnostic equipment
Resolve mechanical and technical issues efficiently and independently
Stay up to date with technical developments and support continuous improvement
Represent the company professionally at all times
The Candidate
As a Technician you will be confident working with mechanical components such as engines, brakes, suspension systems, and all other mechanical system
You will be comfortable using a variety of hand tools, including torque wrenches, and physically capable of operating them safely and effectively
Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings, technical specifications and work instructions
Will have experience of Investigating the nature of failures
You will have previous experience of working on rolling stock.
Essential:
City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience of working on HGV, PCV, heavy plant, heavy machinery or vehicle maintenance
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability
Knowledge of DVSA and Department for Transport standards
Previous experience in a similar role
Full UK manual driving licence
Desirable:
PCV licence (or willingness to obtain)
Experience with bus bodywork
Automotive electrical knowledge
IOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
Experience using vehicle diagnostic systems
What We Offer
Competitive salary of £54,578
20 days annual leave + bank holidays
Contributory pension scheme
Free or discounted travel
Employee Assistance Programme
Are you an experienced Technician looking for your next challenge? Let’s talk.
Apply now or contact us privately to explore whether this role is the right fit for you.
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