Vehicle Technician

Vehicle Technician
 
We're looking for a Vehicle Technicians to join us at one of our many depots across Lancashire and Yorkshire. Every day, thousands of people rely on our buses to get to work, school, appointments, and adventures and behind every reliable journey is a dedicated engineering team making it all happen. If you're a skilled vehicle technician who takes pride in doing a great job, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to work with a supportive team, this could be for you.
 
BASIC SALARY: £42000 - £48000
 
LOCATION: Lancashire & Yorkshire
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS:
Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, York, Wetherby, Ripon, Blackburn, Haworth, Newchurch, Shipley, Elland, Marsden, Ramsbottom, Haslingden, Rochdale, Darwen, Bacup, Todmorden, Bishop Thornton, Boroughbridge
 
WHY JOIN US?

·Competitive pension scheme with Aviva
·2x salary life cover through Canada Life
·Modern, well-maintained vehicles and workshop facilities
·Ongoing professional development, including IRTEC and Health & Safety training
·Free bus travel for you, your partner, and up to two children across our network and participating operators throughout the North of England
·Access to our colleague app, offering discounts on gym memberships, supermarkets, retailers and more
 
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Vehicle Technician/Commercial Vehicle/Automotive)

You'll be at the heart of our operation, ensuring our buses remain roadworthy, dependable and ready to keep communities moving.
What you'll be doing:
·As a key member of our engineering team, you'll help keep our fleet safe, reliable and ready for service by:
·Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle faults
·Carrying out routine servicing and 28-day inspections
·Completing vehicle repairs and maintenance work
·Supporting MOT preparation in line with DVSA Guide to Road worthiness standards and procedures
·Maintaining high standards of safety and workmanship at all times
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION: (Vehicle Technician/Commercial Vehicle/Automotive)

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and is passionate about keeping vehicles operating safely and efficiently.
You'll ideally have:
·A Level 3 NVQ qualification (or equivalent City & Guilds qualifications)
·A full driving licence
·A flexible approach to working hours
·Experience working on buses or coaches (desirable but not essential)
·A PCV licence, or the willingness and ability to obtain one
 
THE COMPANY:

We operate more than 500 buses across nine depots throughout the North of England, delivering nearly 40 million passenger journeys every year. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to creating a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and recognised.
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
 
REF: AM18547