Bus Fitter

Posted 24 September by Shorterm Group
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Job title:
Bus Fitter

Job location:
Nottingham

What's in it for you?
* 25 days holiday per year plus recognised Bank Holidays
* Free travel for you and two nominees on all NCT buses and the tram
* Excellent pension scheme with 6% employer contributions (after approx. 3 months)
* Great health care package that includes dental and optical care with a range of other benefits (after 6 months)
* Life assurance worth £10,000 (after 6 months)

Shifts:
5 out of 7 days a week.

Hours per week:
Varying hours on a rotating shift pattern.

Duration:
Perm

Start date:
ASAP

Rate:
£20.71 per hour
£24.62 per hour for Weekends

Position Summary:
To maintain, inspect, diagnose, repair and test mechanical and electrical systems and equipment and to carry out repairs as necessary on a modern fleet of buses and company vehicles, to ensure they are maintained to a high standard.

The Engineering Vehicle Technician will carry out any reasonable maintenance activities within his or her capability and training, whilst subject to good working practices being achieved and health and safety standards being met.

Our ideal candidate will have both electrical and mechanical knowledge in the HGV / PCV repair industry to enhance our current and proposed vehicle shift rota, to meet the demands of our varying workloads and is prepared to acquire ongoing vehicle type training.

Candidates will have:
* A car and PCV driving licence is desirable, however training may be a possibility for a non-PCV licence holder.
* Experience of Cummins and Scania drivetrain and electrical systems
* Experience of modern CAN bus electrical systems and OEM diagnostic systems
* At least 3 years post qualifying experience ideally in a main dealer or PSV or HGV workshop
* Holder of a recognised apprenticeship qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ 3) in heavy vehicle repair (truck or bus)
* Communicate effectively with colleagues, manufacturers and suppliers
* Operate as an efficient team member taking responsibility and ownership when required
* Continually develop knowledge and skills and mentor less experienced colleagues
* Have a strong work ethic and understand the need to be reliable and flexible

Contact Harry at Shorterm with the latest version of your CV:

Required skills

  • Vehicle Technician
  • Mechanical Technician
  • Electrical Technician
  • HGV Mechanic
  • PSV Mechanic

Application questions

Do you have electrical experience?
Do you have mechanical experience?
Have you worked on HGV / PSV vehicles?
Do you have an NVQ Level 3 or similar?

Reference: 53694417

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