Location:
Percy Main Depot, Rothbury Terrace, North Shields, NE29 7AP
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.
Duties will include the thorough diagnosis and precise rectification of vehicle faults, adhering strictly to a first-time fix policy to ensure efficiency and customer satisfaction. Additionally, you will be tasked with identifying and reporting any defects or symptoms in vehicle components that could compromise the reliability, performance, or safety of the vehicle. This requires a proactive approach to preventive maintenance and a commitment to upholding the highest safety standards in all aspects of vehicle assessment and repair.
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.
This is a shift-based role, with shifts allocated 5 days over 7. Full details of shifts will be discussed at interview.
A PCV licence is preferred but not essential as training will be given to those without.
NVQ Level 2 is required as a minimum, in a relevant subject, as is the willingness to work towards a Level 3. Preference will be shown around candidates able to demonstrate relevant previous experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £26.42 per hour
Benefits:
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Cycle to work scheme
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Free travel for you and subsidised family travel
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On-site, free parking
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Pension Scheme
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Company Sick Pay
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Store discounts through our Hapi App
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Company recognition events
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Access to health and well-being services including physio
Schedule:
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Day shift
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Night shift
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Overtime
