Automotive Technician Job Manchester area,England UK,Transportation

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 Comfort Del Gro , 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 - Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic Locations available:

Wythenshawe

Hours & Pay :

Salary £51,331.54 - £58,247.54 DOE (£23.85- £26.80 per hour Mon
- Fri, £32.36 - £37.45 per hour Sat-Sun depending on experience)
Shift work 4 over 7

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 Shift Vehicle Technician / Mechanic is to inspect, diagnose and maintain vehicles to the highest standard to achieve maximum vehicle availability. As a 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.

Benefits

Free Bus Travel for yourself + 3 (companion + 2 children OR 3 children)
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

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.