An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Master Technician to join our Engineering Team at our Saltmeadows Road Depot in Gateshead.
Across Go North East we operate over 500 vehicles daily, connecting passengers across the region, with engineers playing a fundamental role in ensuring these vehicles are fit for operation.
The successful candidate will play a key role within the engineering team to ensure our buses are maintained and repaired daily to the highest standards, so they remain safe and reliable at all times. The right candidate will be competent in diagnosis and repair of both mechanical and in some cases electrical faults on our fleet of vehicles. With vehicles from a host of manufacturers, ranging from Volvo, ADL, Wrightbus, Scania and more, you will be comfortable in a range of manufacturer specific systems.
Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week, alternating weeks of dayshift and backshift. Overtime may be required to meet company requirements.
A full Manual car licence is required.
A PCV licence is preferred, but not essential as training will be given to those without.
5 years of recent engineering experience essential (preferably on PCV or HGV vehicles)
NVQ Level 3 is required as a minimum, in a relevant subject, or equivalent qualification. Preference will be shown around candidates able to demonstrate relevant previous experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
