Day Mechanic

Metroline Manchester is a recently formed subsidiary of ComfortDelGro, in March 2024 we were awarded contracts to operate four franchises and join the Bee Network in Greater Manchester by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Metroline was formed in 1989, fourth largest bus operator in London running about 17 percent of the city’s scheduled bus services and has been a part of the largest private land transport company Comfort Del Gro since 2000. Here at Metroline we are 6,000 colleagues strong across the UK and help carry over one million of our customers every day, whilst Comfort Del Gro operates in 12 countries with a global fleet of over 40,000 vehicles and more than 22,000 colleagues.

As an integral member of the Metroline Manchester Engineering Team, reporting to the Engineering Manager and collaborating with other mechanics and engineering specialists the primary function of this role is to maintain vehicles to the standard required by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency [VOSA] to help achieve maximum vehicle availability.

The role is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair and testing necessary to maintain all depot-based vehicles, including record keeping and written verification of work accomplished as directed. Working in a safe manner as stated in current legislation and ELBG policies and procedures.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am-4pm

• Help ensure that the needs of the Depot are met and that enough vehicles are available to meet Peak Vehicle Requirement [PVR]
• Responsible for routine inspection/maintenance of all depot vehicles in accordance with established company procedure including VOSA requirements
• Perform repetitive mechanical, electrical and some minor body repair
• Perform final operational test on all vehicles to quality-check all repairs
• Receive, handle safely, store or deploy materials appropriate to the task being undertaken
• Work effectively unsupervised and often with only an outline brief, using specialist or practical skills to complete a timely solution
• To ensure that all vehicles provided for operation comply with the standards set by Metroline Manchester
• Work in accordance with safe working practices as stated in the Health and Safety policy and procedures and risk assessments
• Provides emergency roadside services, minor repairs, and assists in vehicle recovery.
• Assists with depot general maintenance

Reporting and vehicle logs

• To ensure that all appropriate documentation and records are maintained accurately to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport Operator’s licence and company policies and procedures
• To keep abreast of environmental and technical developments
• Actively and continuously improve professional knowledge, skills, and abilities by participating in routine training sessions relevant to position and job duties.

Training and upskilling

• To support with the training and mentoring of apprentices and new employees

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

• 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
• Knowledge and previous experience of vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance procedures, ideally on HGV, PCV or Buses
• Ability to read, understand, follow and/or apply oral and written instructions such as complex technical instructions in maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams and schematics, and 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
• Knowledge of manual handling regulations
• Computer literate with working knowledge of relevant packages
• Experience in analysing and fault finding
• Basic bus bodywork
• The post holder should have the ability to gain a PCV licence

Permanent Contract – basic 38 hours per week.

Competitive / Dependent on experience

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.

Please quote “Day Mechanic – 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

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