Engineer - Hourly

Salary

Replacing leave

Salary:

£19.69 per hour

 

Location:

Stagecoach Kirkwall, Scott’s Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1GR 

Are you looking to join a skilled and professional engineering team, maintaining and repairing a modern, diverse fleet? We’re looking for qualified mechanic or technician with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) to join us as Engineers at our Kirkwall depot.

Our Kirkwall depot operates a fleet of 33 Public service vehicles, providing vital transport across Orkney.

 

What does the role involve:

As an Engineer at our Kirkwall depot, you'll play a key role in keeping our fleet running safely and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include carrying out routine maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a variety of vehicles to ensure they meet safety and reliability standards. You'll work as part of a skilled team, following scheduled maintenance plans, responding to defects, and ensuring all work is completed to the highest standard.

This role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, as well as the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Whether it's performing inspections, diagnosing faults, or carrying out major component changes, you'll help ensure our passengers get a smooth and reliable journey every day.

You'll also maintain accurate records of all work completed, ensuring compliance with company and legal safety standards. Working closely with colleagues and supervisors, you'll contribute to a positive and professional workshop environment.

This role is based on a 45-hour working week, with opportunities for overtime. Both day and shift work options are available.

A valid driving licence is required, and a PCV licence is desirable.

The successful candidate will be subject to a probationary period.

Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people servicing our fleet of vehicles.

A safe environment – we provide boots, overalls and specialist equipment so no need to worry about being safe and protected, or having the right kit for the job.

 

What we can offer:

The rate of pay is £19.69 and aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of other reasons for you to join the Stagecoach Thurso’s team.

Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 28 days holiday going to 33 After 2 years, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions.

UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location.

Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions.

An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support.

A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

 

Contact: For more information, please apply on the Stagecoach careers website or email mark.malley@stagecoachbus.com with a current CV.

Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.

Location:

Stagecoach Orkney Scott's Rd Kirkwall KW15 1GR