Car to Bus Mechanic - Walsall, United Kingdom - Shorterm Group

Shorterm Group

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Walsall, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Shorterm have designed an upskilling programme that takes experienced light vehicle mechanics, HGV mechanics and upskills them to be highly competent passenger bus mechanics.

We also welcome applicants from the rolling stock maintenance, and aircraft maintenanceindustries as well as applicants with blue light vehicle and military vehicle experience.

The programme lasts 12 months with staggered start dates throughout the year.

It is aimed at experienced ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) mechanics who want to:

Move into the fast changing passenger bus fleet sector
Improve upon their current earning capacity
Expand their skill set into the new transportation technologies such as hybrid and EV
Capitalise on solid existing motor industry experience, knowledge and hands on technical

ability

Future proof their career

The remuneration package is as follows:

Shorterm pay a basic annual salary of £31,515 for the training year based on a 42-hour

week and paid weekly.

20 days' annual leave excluding bank holidays (paid on 8 days).
The role is based on a day shift basis. You can move to a night shift (you will be

expected to work shifts)

When working on night shift you will be paid £34,988

Duties and responsibilities:

Carrying out routine repairs, inspections and maintenance on the fleet
Investigating, diagnosing and rectifying mechanical & electronic faults
Rectifying running defects
Carrying out routine servicing
General maintenance and repair
Documenting faults and rectification work conducted in detail with the aid of electronic

tablets

Ensuring appropriate 'clocking's' are made and that all job cards and service sheets are

completed in a timely manner

MOT preparation / presentation
Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts
Completion of all required paperwork
Hold a full UK drivers licence
Own a laptop and have domestic internet connectivity
Have the right to live and work in the UK
Live within easy commute of a designated garage
Have a least 5 years post apprenticeship/ qualification experience as detailed below
Own a tool box and tools as befits a practicing car mechanic or equivalent

Be highly competent and experienced with all aspects of light vehicle maintenance, service and repair including or equivalent:

Carrying out fault diagnostics
Inspections
Identifying problems with vehicles using diagnostic equipment
Carrying out hands on repairs and services to vehicles following specific procedures
Completing road tests
Signing off on necessary warranty repairs