Experienced Auto Electrician – Bus/HGV – Scarborough Depot Full Time

Engineers are an essential part of East Yorkshire Buses, they ensure our fleet of vehicles are kept safe, reliable and available for service at all times. Fancy yourself a great problem solver? We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to join our award-winning team.

We are seeking an experienced NVQ Level 3 or equivalent *Skilled Bus/HGV Auto Electrician *to join our team at the *Scarborough Depot*. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing our fleet of buses at our Scarborough Depot, ensuring they are safe, reliable, and in top condition for daily service.

This is a permanent shift role, on a shift pattern covering Monday – Sunday, working 39 hours per week.

You will be responsible for maintaining our fleet of buses to company standards, which include fault diagnosis and rectification with a first-time fix policy. You will possess knowledge and experience of automotive electrical systems, circuit diagrams, charging & multiplex systems, laptop diagnostics, use of multi-meters and other test equipment & an understanding of DVSA standards (preferably gained within the PCV / HGV industries).

This is a permanent, full time role, working 39 hours a week.

*Key Responsibilities*

* Conduct routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a variety of buses.
* Diagnose and rectify electrical faults.
* Ensure all work is carried out to the highest quality and within set timeframes.
* Maintain accurate records of all work completed.
* Collaborate with other team members and departments to ensure smooth operations.

*Experience & Qualifications*

* Applicants must have served a recognised apprenticeship as an Auto Electrician and have experience of working in the bus, train or commercial vehicle sector. Preferably qualified at NVQ level 3 standard (City and Guilds Level 2)
* Knowledge and experience of automotive electrical systems.
* Knowledge and experience of automotive circuit diagrams
* Ability to diagnose and repair complex faults.
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
* Effective communication skills and a team player mentality.
* A valid UK driving license: PCV license is desirable but not essential.

*What We Offer*

* Salary basic rate is £19.59 per hour (£39,728 Per Year, based on 39 hours per week)
* Enhancements for overtime
* Regular training to keep your skills up to date
* Company pension
* 20 days paid holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
* Uniform and safety equipment relevant to your position
* Free eye tests and vouchers for money off prescription glasses
* High street discounts via our employee app
* Free bus pass for you and one family member to use across EY buses & on Go-Ahead buses across the country (excluding London)

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £19.59 per hour

Benefits:

* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free or subsidised travel
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount

Work Location: Scarborough

*About East Yorkshire*
As one of the region’s leading public transport providers, East Yorkshire has been helping get people around since 1926, and over 32,000 people use their buses every day. That’s nearly 12 million car journeys a year taken off our roads!

Whether travelling to work, school, the shops, on a day or night out, or to visit friends and family, East Yorkshire makes sure people can get to the places they need to be – across East Yorkshire, Hull, North Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire. We also offer coach hire, and run National Express coach services.

With a turnover of £30m and a fleet of around 250 vehicles, East Yorkshire employs around 650 people. The company’s main engineering depot and head office is in Hull, with other depots in Withernsea, Elloughton, Pocklington, Bridlington and Scarborough.

East Yorkshire is part of the international Go-Ahead Group, which operates bus services across the UK, Ireland and Singapore, and is also responsible for about a third of all train passenger journeys in the UK, as well as running rail contracts in Norway and Germany. East Yorkshire has the benefits of being part of a big group, but is locally run and managed.

You’ll also get a lot of benefits working here, including free bus passes for you and your family, an occupational pension scheme, company sick pay and a great discount scheme where you can save money at places you shop, including supermarkets and high street names. Plus, a long service awards scheme to reward you for your loyalty!

Find out more about the company on our website or follow us on social media.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £39,728.52 per year

Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free or subsidised travel
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
* Store discount

Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person