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Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job description
Engineers are an essential part of East Yorkshire Buses, they ensure our fleet of vehicles are kept safe, reliable and available for service at all times. Fancy yourself a great problem solver? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to join our award-winning team.
We are seeking an experienced NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Skilled Bus/HGV Technician to join our team at the Bridlington Depot. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing our fleet of buses at our Bridlington Depot, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and in top condition for daily service.
This is a permanent late shift role, covering 1300 -2100 – Monday to Friday.
You’ll be responsible for maintaining our fleet of buses to company standards, running and roadside repairs, diagnostic and development works including after treatment systems, carry out vehicle inspections to company requirements, health and safety compliance and carrying out standard operating procedures.
This is a permanent, full time role, working 39 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a variety of buses.
Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
Perform safety inspections in accordance with DVSA and company standards.
Ensure all work is carried out to the highest quality and within set timeframes.
Maintain accurate records of all work completed.
Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure smooth operations.
Experience & Qualifications
Must have a NVQ Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance.
Proven experience working as a HGV/Bus engineer or technician.
Strong knowledge of HGV/Bus mechanical and electrical systems.
Ability to diagnose and repair complex faults.
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Effective communication skills and a team player mentality.
A valid UK driving license: PCV license is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
Salary basic rate is £20.43 per hour, with an overtime uplift of £2.60 per hour. (Basic is £41,500 Per Year, based on 39 hours per week)
Enhancements for overtime and weekends
Regular training to keep your skills up to date
Company pension
20 days paid holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
Uniform and safety equipment relevant to your position
Free eye tests and vouchers for money off prescription glasses
High street discounts via our employee app
Free bus pass for you and one family member to use across EY buses & on Go-Ahead buses across the country (excluding London)
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £20.43 per hour (£41,500 per year)
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free or subsidised travel
On-site parking
Sick pay
Store discount
Work Location: Bridlington
About East Yorkshire
As one of the region’s leading public transport providers, East Yorkshire has been helping get people around since 1926, and over 32,000 people use their buses every day. That’s nearly 12 million car journeys a year taken off our roads!
Whether travelling to work, school, the shops, on a day or night out, or to visit friends and family, East Yorkshire makes sure people can get to the places they need to be – across East Yorkshire, Hull, North Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. We also offer coach hire, and run National Express coach services.
With a turnover of £30m and a fleet of around 250 vehicles, East Yorkshire employs around 650 people. The company’s main engineering depot and head office is in Hull, with other depots in Withernsea, Elloughton, Pocklington, Bridlington and Scarborough.
East Yorkshire is part of the international Go-Ahead Group, which operates bus services across the UK, Ireland and Singapore, and is also responsible for about a third of all train passenger journeys in the UK, as well as running rail contracts in Norway and Germany. East Yorkshire has the benefits of being part of a big group, but is locally run and managed.
You’ll also get a lot of benefits working here, including free bus passes for you and your family, an occupational pension scheme, company sick pay and a great discount scheme where you can save money at places you shop, including supermarkets and high street names. Plus, a long service awards scheme to reward you for your loyalty!
Find out more about the company on our website or follow us on social media.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £41,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Free or subsidised travel
On-site parking
Sick pay
Store discount
Work Location: In person