Bus and Coach Mechanic in Galashiels

On-site in Galashiels·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 30 Oct)

West Coast Motors

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Our summary

Salary: £19.09 an hour
Work mode: On-site, Galashiels
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: 2+ years
Closing date: Apply by Monday 30 November
Holiday: 30 days holiday

Skills

West Coast Motors is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Galashiels.

Requirements

What we're looking for

An SVQ or NVQ Level 3 qualification in Bus and Coach Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance or an equivalent discipline; or
At least two years' demonstrable experience repairing and maintaining public service vehicles or heavy goods vehicles
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
The ability to work safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Good organisational and communication skills
The flexibility to work five days over seven
A full driving licence

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary/Benefits: £19.09 per hour, 6th day overtime paid at 1.5 hours.

Contract: Permanent

A permanent and secure position within an established transport business
Overtime for working a sixth day paid at time and a half
30 days' paid holiday
Free travel for you and your family across the company's bus network
Ongoing training and development
Support to obtain your Category D PCV licence, where required
Career-development opportunities

The role

Are you an experienced Bus, Coach or HGV Mechanic looking for a secure, permanent position in Galashiels?

We are looking for a skilled and dependable Bus and Coach Mechanic to join our engineering team in Galashiels. You will play an essential role in keeping our varied fleet safe, reliable and ready to serve our passengers.

What you'll do

Carrying out routine inspections, servicing, preventative maintenance and running repairs on buses and coaches
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
Preparing vehicles for MOT and completing safety checks
Repairing vehicle defects promptly and to a consistently high standard
Maintaining vehicles in accordance with our operator's licence requirements
Completing maintenance records and other relevant documentation accurately
Organising and prioritising your workload effectively
Working independently and collaboratively with the wider engineering team
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and workmanship at all times

How you'll work

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 37 hours per week, plus standby payment

What you'll need

A Category D PCV licence would be an advantage but is not essential, as we can support you in obtaining your licence.

Ready to join us?

If you have experience maintaining buses, coaches or heavy vehicles and take pride in keeping vehicles safe and reliable, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Even if you do not meet every desirable criterion, we encourage you to apply if you have the relevant skills and experience to succeed in the role.

Safety is at the heart of what we do. As a safety-critical business, all roles play a part in keeping our people and passengers safe, and offers of employment are subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Borders Buses is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.