Bus and Coach Mechanic
- Full Time
- Permanent
- Contact: Recruitment team
- Posted March, 12, 2025 3:17 PM
We are looking for Full Time Bus and Coach Mechanics based at our Glasgow Charles Street and Oban depot to help maintain our fleet and ensure we operate to the highest possible standards.
West Coast Motors is a privately owned family business established in the early 1920's. We operate buses and coaches on a mix of school contracts, local services, school and private group hires across Argyll with local depots in Campbeltown, Ardrishaig, Oban, Mull, Bute and Dunoon.
Main responsibilities include:
- Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet (including MOT preparation)
- Prompt repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company’s Operator Licence
- The ability to organise daily workload, communicate effectively and work flexibly
- The ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standards
Requirements for the role:
- You will be energetic, self-motivated, able to work unsupervised and thrive within a challenging yet rewarding environment
- You will have at least an SVQ Level 3 in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance qualification (or an equivalent international qualification). If you don't have a qualification, you should have at least two years' experience repairing and maintaining public service or heavy goods vehicles which you will need to evidence
- The role will be 5 days over 7 (latest finish 6pm)
- A driving licence is required and PCV licence would be good to have, however we can help you get your licence
Salary/Benefits:
- A permanent, secure job
- Competitive rate of pay based on qualifications and experience
- 30 days paid holiday
- Overtime for 6th day paid at time and a half
- Free travel for you and your family
- Ongoing training
- Company pension
- Development and career opportunities
- Access to Sage Employee benefits app with 100s of retailer discounts and access to support services
Please apply below.
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