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Department: Manchester

Location: Manchester

Closing Date: February 21, 2025

About us

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, in March 2024 we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, fourth largest bus operator in London running about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services and has been a part of the largest private land transport company Comfort Del Gro since 2000. Here at Metroline we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day, whilst Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.

Job Summary

As a Mechanic/ Vehicle Technician you will be collaborating with other mechanics and engineering specialists as the primary function of this role is to maintain vehicles to the standard required by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency [VOSA] to help achieve maximum vehicle availability and efficiency. The role is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair and testing necessary to maintain all depot-based vehicles, including record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Perform final operational test on all vehicles to quality-check all repairs.
• Work in accordance with safe working practices as stated in the Health and Safety policy and procedures and risk assessments.
• Provides emergency roadside services, minor repairs, and assists in vehicle recovery.
• To ensure that all appropriate documentation and records are maintained accurately in order to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport Operators licence and company policies and procedures.
• Actively and continuously improve professional knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in routine training sessions relevant to position and job duties.
• Responsible for routine inspection/maintenance of all depot vehicles in accordance with established company procedure including VOSA requirements.

Benefits

• Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
• Free on-site parking
• Pension Scheme Contributions
• Benefits Hub
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free uniform

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge and previous experience of vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance procedures, ideally on HGV, PCV or Buses
• Awareness and understanding of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices and Department of Transport standards.
• Ability to read, understand, follow and/or apply oral and written instructions such as complex technical instructions in maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams and schematics, and technical service publications.
• An understanding of the standards required by VOSA and the Department of Transport.
• NVQ Level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering (preferred)

Hours of Work

Contracted 38 hours per week. Flexibility required for hours/days worked (including weekends) in line with operational requirements.

The Equality Act

Metroline is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Applications

Applications should include:

• the reasons you are applying for the post;
• examples of how you meet the skills;
• any relevant qualifications or experience