Job Description

Department:

Engineering (Manchester)

Location:

Manchester


About us


We're Metroline Manchester, the newest addition to the

Bee Network

, buzzing in Greater Manchester since

January 2025

!



Back in

March 2024

, we were thrilled to have won four franchise contracts by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) - and just like that, we got to work bringing our services to life. We now operate over

200 routes

on behalf of Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) from

Hyde Road

(Head Office),

Tameside

,

Sharston

and

Wythenshawe

depots.

But who are we, really?



Well, our roots go back to

1994

when Metroline first hit the roads of London. Fast forward to today, and we're proud to be the

second largest bus operator in the capital

, running around

17% of the city's scheduled services

. Not too shabby, right?



Since

2000

, we've been part of the global transport powerhouse

ComfortDelGro

, which operates in

13 countries

with a fleet of over

54,000 vehicles

and a team of

24,000+ colleagues

worldwide.



Here in the UK, our

6,000-strong team

helps over

one million customers

get where they need to go every single day - and now, we're doing it in Manchester too!



Hop on board - we're just getting started.


Job Summary


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Location:

Hyde Road depot
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Hours & Pay :

Salary 39,500 (22.01 per hour) Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

As an integral member of the Metroline Manchester Engineering Team you will be reporting to the Engineering Manager and collaborating with other mechanics and engineering specialists across the business. The primary responsibility as a Day Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic is to inspect, diagnose and maintain vehicles to the highest standard to achieve maximum vehicle availability. As a Day Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic you are responsible for working in a safe manner as stated in current legislation and ELBG policies and procedures.



Main Responsibilities


To carry out mechanical, electrical and minor body repairs. To road test on completion of repair. To ensure that the needs of the Operating Department are met and that enough vehicles are available to meet PVR. To ensure that all vehicles provided for operation comply with the standards set by the company. To ensure that all appropriate documentation and records are maintained accurately in order to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport Operators licence and company policies and procedures. To work in accordance with safe working practices as stated in Health and Safety policy and procedures. To train / mentor apprentices and new recruits.

Any other reasonable duties as directed by senior management that lies within the scope of the jobholder's responsibilities


Benefits


Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children) Free on-site parking Pension Scheme Contributions Benefits Hub Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Free uniform Essential Criteria


Knowledge and previous experience of vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance procedures, ideally on HGV, PCV or Buses Ability to read and understand complex technical instructions in maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, technical service publications Awareness and understanding of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices and Department of Transport standards An understanding of the standards required by VOSA and the Department of Transport Basic bus bodywork
Desirable Criteria


The post holder should have the ability to gain a PCV licence Hours of Work


Permanent Contract - basic 38 hours per week.



Salary



Competitive / Dependent on experience



The Equality Act



Metroline is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with due regard to legal obligations for protected characteristics i.e. age, disability, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Applications

Please email a covering letter of application and CV to the Manchester Talent Acquisition Team at

joinmanchester@metroline.co.uk

Please quote "Vehicle Technician - Hyde Road" in the subject line of your email

Applications should include:


the reasons you are applying for the post examples of how you meet the skills * any relevant qualifications or experience