Bus Engineering Technician West Bromwich

National Express Ltd; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in the UK is seeking multi-skilled technicians for their Engineering Team in West Bromwich. You will be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, and repair of various vehicles, including electric models. The role offers competitive pay between £20.59 and £25.59 per hour, with guaranteed weekly hours and numerous benefits, including paid annual leave and a company pension. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and a passion for ongoing development.

Benefits

Guaranteed 42 hours per week

Company pension

25 days paid annual leave

Free Bus & Coach travel

Private online GP service

Cycle2Work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a Full CAT D PCV licence or willingness to obtain one for road testing.
• Experience in a large vehicle maintenance environment is ideal.
• Passion for personal development and upskilling.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall maintenance including inspection, repair, and servicing of vehicles.
• Use cutting-edge diagnostic technology on various vehicle types.
• Champion an inclusive working environment and assist in career progression.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Proven experience with electric vehicles

Flexibility in shift patterns

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance or Equivalent

Job description

Successful applications will benefit from a joining bonus of up to *£3,000.

We have challenging opportunities across the West Midlands for multi-skilled technicians to join our Engineering Team in West Bromwich.

As an engineering technician, you will manage the overall maintenance of our vehicles including; inspection, repair, diagnosis, accident repair and general servicing, whilst championing an inclusive working environment for all. We are dedicated to the development of our engineers and encourage your ongoing career progression and skills development through our engineering training team.

By joining our Technician team, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of vehicle types, including electric and diesel vehicles, using cutting‑edge diagnostic technology. You will be part of our dedicated engineering team who work behind the scenes to deliver our vehicles reliably and safely to our customers - helping keep our local communities connected.

What you will need…

• IMI Level 3 Bus and Coach Engineering & Maintenance or Equivalent (including Heavy Vehicles)
• Proven experience of working in a large vehicle maintenance environment, including electric vehicles (Ideal)
• A Full CAT D PCV licence or willingness to work towards [for road testing as required]
• A passion for continuous improvement and personal development
• Flexibility to work different shift patterns as business requirements dictate

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment…

• £20.59 to £25.59 per hour [dependant on qualifications and experience]
• Guaranteed 42 hrs per week including paid breaks with overtime available
• A company pension
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata depending on shift patterns)
• Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself on the National Express network
• Complimentary coach travel for a Nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner on the National Express network
• Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
• Access to our award‑winning Health Buzz; providing free and accessible health checks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and further support to aid your health and wellbeing
• Private online GP service
• An opportunity to take part in our Cycle2Work scheme
• A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club
• We are passionate about supporting and developing our Engineering team, and providing opportunities for career progression

*T's and C's apply

National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.