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Bus/PSV Technician required in Gloucester.
  • Between £16.79-£20.15 per hour plus overtime paid at either a 20% or 50% enhancement on your salary.
  • 5-day/39-hour week on an early/late shift rota with some weekend coverage required (work hours discussed further upon inquiry).
  • Great career prospects with the UK’s leading bus operator with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales.
Our client, the UK’s leading bus operator, is currently looking to hire a fully qualified Bus/Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Technician to work out of their Gloucester centre.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, as a Bus/PSV Technician your key objectives will include:
  • Repairing and maintaining our client's fleet of over 400 modern buses and coaches to a high standard including Dennis Eagle, Volvo and Optare.
  • Carrying out preventative and proactive maintenance in line with company policies.
  • Carrying out roadside and running repairs as and when necessary.
  • If you have the relevant experience, helping supervise a team of staff including Maintenance/Service Fitters, Coach Builders, Electricians, Cleaners/Shunters, Clerks, stores personnel and contractors.
  • Be responsible for our client's premises, plant and equipment.
  • Adhering to Health & Safety policies.
To be eligible you will need to be trained to IMI/NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification as either an HGV, PSV, or Plant/Agricultural Equipment Technician and ideally have experience working as a shift leader/supervisor in a similar commercial environment however this is not essential. You will need to be a committed individual and a good team player. You must be able to produce high-quality work in a busy workshop environment and be motivated to work towards targets set for your team. Applicants with an active HGV or PSV driving licence would be highly advantageous however this is non-essential. 

What's in it for you? For your hard work as a Bus/PSV Technician, our client is offering:
  • Between £16.79-£20.15 per hour pending experience and current earnings. 
  • Lots of overtime available paid at either a 20% or 50% enhancement on your salary.
  • Travel costs provided if expected to be covered at another centre within the company. 
  • 22 days annual leave plus the 8 bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 full years of service!
  • Generous company pension scheme.
  • Dedicated high-level training programme to reinforce your existing skills and allow gaining further qualifications.
  • Loads of additional company benefits including free travel on our client's buses and a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions.
  • Great career prospects with the UK’s leading bus operator with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales.
  • 5-day/39-hour week on an early/late shift rota with some weekend coverage required (work hours discussed further upon inquiry).
If you are interested in hearing more about this PSV technician job in the Gloucester area, please contact Sarena Abbott at Perfect Placement Today.

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