Job Description

Department:

Engineering

Location:

CELF (Perivale)

Closing Date:

September 26, 2025


Job Summary


The ramp technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of vehicle ramps fitted on all buses in the Metroline Travel and Metroline West fleets.

Main responsibilities

Ramp inspections; Ramp strip down and repair; Collating and planning work; Liaising with garage engineers; Updating ramp database.

Essential criteria

Technically adept; Demonstrable experience in an engineering background; Computer literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, Outlook; Sound mechanical knowledge of PCV requirements.

Competencies & skills

Ability to prioritise workload to meet requirements; Flexibility to change priorities and resources quickly to meet the needs of the garage; Ability to work within a team and independently; Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; Demonstrate effective listening and questioning to check understanding; Works to understand customer needs to meet and exceed expectations; Establish and maintain customer relationships.

Hours of work

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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.

How to apply

Please email your CV and a cover letter to:

vacancies@metroline.co.uk

Applications should include:


The reasons you are applying for the post Why you believe you are a suitable candidate Any relevant qualifications or experience

Applications

Applications should include:


the reasons you are applying for the post why you believe you are a suitable candidate * any relevant qualifications or experience