Shift Mechanic

Stagecoach Group; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport operator in Glenrothes is seeking a Shift Mechanic to maintain and repair a modern fleet of vehicles. Offering £16.84 per hour with guaranteed hours, this role includes varied work both in the depot and on the road. You'll be part of a supportive team and enjoy comprehensive benefits like a generous pension scheme, annual leave, and discounts on travel. If you have a vehicular engineering background and a commitment to high standards, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

33 days annual leave

Free travel for you and a companion

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on holidays and retail

Qualifications

• Experience in bus, HGV/LGV, truck, haulage, automotive industries is ideal.
• Willingness to deliver high standards of engineering maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a modern fleet of vehicles.
• Ensure customer safety and comfort during travel.
• Work both in depot and on the road.

Skills

Engineering background with vehicular focus

High standards in engineering maintenance and repair

Job description

Shift Mechanic page is loaded## Shift Mechaniclocations: Glenrothestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR11969**Salary**£16.84 per hourWe are looking for experienced PCV mechanics to join our Glenrothes team.* Earnings of £16.84 per hour* Guaranteed 38 hours minimum with overtime potentially available* Daily shift bonus from £13.97 per dayYou’ll be one of 8 mechanics who maintain and repair a modern and varied fleet of vehicles so our fantastic customers can travel safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to see friends and family.Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach South Scotland team…* Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 33 days Annual leave, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education, and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions* Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel or parking.* Training – don’t worry if you’ve not worked on our vehicles before (or indeed buses!) as we’ll train you on everything you need to know, and you’ll be supported by a great team doing a great job* Varied work – interestingly it’s not all depot-based work…you could well find yourself out and about dealing with vehicle issues on the road, so it won’t always be the same four walls you’re looking at. And as one of the UK’s leading transport operators we’re investing heavily in electric vehicles and depot infrastructure, so there’s plenty to keep you interested* Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people servicing our fleet of vehicles, be they Alexander Dennis, Scania, Volvo or Optare* A safe environment – we provide boots, overalls and specialist equipment so no need to worry about being safe and protected, or having the right kit for the job* UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location* Career development through developing your technical skills on future hybrid and electric vehicles, and career progression to Technician, Master Technician, Engineering Manager and beyond – a good number of our Engineering Directors started their career with us as mechanics and fitters* Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions* An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support* A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleaguesThe recruitment process is simple – you apply with your CV, we’ll have a good read then get you in for an interview and give you a tour of the depot, and that’s it!There are a few of things we need from you:* You need to have an engineering background with a vehicular focus – bus, HGV / LGV, truck, haulage, automotive, plant, rail, farm – if it moves, it’s good experience!* You need to want to deliver high standards of engineering maintenance and repairSo if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below!Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. **Location:**Stagecoach Glenrothes Depot, Flemington Rd, Glenrothes, KY7 5QFStagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.**Location:**Stagecoach Glenrothes Depot Flemington Road Glenrothes KY7 5QFFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.