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Master Bus Technician

Job details
Posting date: 16 April 2024
Salary: £41,912 to £45,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 May 2024
Location: Gloucester, South West, GL1 1DE
Company: Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 52621850

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Summary

Bus/PSV Master Technician required in Gloucester.

- Up to £20.15 per hour plus overtime paid at either a 20% or 50% enhancement on your salary.
- Early/lates shift rota over a 40 hour week with some weekend coverage required also on rotational basis (guaranteed 5 day week).
- Rotating 5 over 7, early / evening shift, start time of early shift 6AM, finish time of later shift 1AM
- Great career prospects with the UK’s leading bus operator with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales.

Our client, the UK’s leading bus operator, are currently looking to hire a fully qualified Bus/Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Technician to work out of their Gloucester centre.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, as a Bus/PSV Master Technician your key objectives will include:

- Repairing and maintaining the our client's fleet of over 400 modern buses and coaches to a high standard including Dennis Eagle, Volvo and Optare.
- Carrying out preventative and proactive maintenance in line with company policies.
- Carrying out roadside and running repairs as and when necessary.
- If you have the relevant experience, helping supervise a team of staff including Maintenance/Service Fitters, Coach Builders, Electricians, Cleaners/Shunters, Clerks, stores personnel and contractors.
- Be responsible for our client's premises, plant and equipment.
- Adhering to Health & Safety policies.

In order to be eligible you will need to be trained to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification as either a HGV or PSV Master Technician and ideally have experience working as a shift leader/supervisor in a similar commercial environment however this is not essential. You will need to be a committed individual and a good team player. You must be able to produce a high quality of work in a busy workshop environment and be motivated to work towards targets set for your team. Applicants with an active HGV or PSV driving licence would be highly advantageous however this is non-essential.

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Bus/PSV Master Technician, our client is offering:

- Up to £20.15 per hour (£41,912 per annum) pending experience and current earnings.
- Lots of overtime available paid at either a 20% or 50% enhancement on your salary.
- Travel costs provided if expected to cover at another centre within the company.
- 22 days annual leave rising to 27 days after three years service plus the 8 bank holidays.
- Generous company pension scheme.
- Dedicated high level training programme to reinforce your existing skills and give an opportunity to gain further qualifications.
- Loads of additional company benefits including free travel on our client's buses and a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions.
- Great career prospects with the UK’s leading bus operator with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales.
- Early/lates shift rota over a 40 hour week with some weekend coverage required also on rotational basis (discussed further upon inquiry). You will receive a guaranteed 5 day week with this role.
- Rotating 5 over 7, early / evening shift, start time of early shift 6AM, finish time of later shift 1AM

If this Bus/PSV Master Technician vacancy interests you or if you would like to find out about other Motor Trade Jobs in Gloucester, please contact Josh Buck at Perfect Placement now!

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