Backshift Mechanic

**We are looking for a Backshift Mechanic to join our busy Engineering Department across the Lothian Family in one of our City garages**

This is a permanent role for a fully qualified mechanic with experience at an **hourly rate £22.76.** You will be working 4 days over a Monday to Friday **backshift rota**, working 37.5 hours per week.

**What do we do?**

We are the UK’s largest municipal bus company and proudly owned by the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian councils. We’ve been based in the city for over 100 years and are now one of the region’s largest employers with over 2,500 staff. Many of our employees are from Edinburgh and the Lothians and we remain a company that’s an integral part of the local community.

Engineering plays a critical part in helping us to provide a safe and reliable bus service for our customers. Our dedicated and highly skilled team of engineers ensure our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards and are regularly checked by DVSA and other regulatory bodies. We are proud to carry out all of our own maintenance and repairs onsite at our main garages across the city.

Working for the Lothian Group you'll find your role varied, rewarding and satisfying. You'll work in a great team who all pull together to do a brilliant job

**What will you be doing?**
- You will be working 4 days over Monday to Friday
- Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all types of vehicles to Lothian & DVSA standards
- Diagnose and rectify all types of faults, mechanical and electrical
- Use diagnostic equipment and software to locate, diagnose and rectify faults on mechanical and electrical components
- Understand the fundamentals of existing and emerging mechanical and electrical designs and systems
- Attending vehicle breakdowns as and when required
- Liaise with the parts department to obtain correct parts
- Ensure health & safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness
- Ensure all paperwork and inspection sheets are completed in a timely manner
- Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses as required

**Who are we looking for?**
- You must possess a full UK driving licence
- You must be a time served motor vehicle mechanic
- A PCV licence is desirable, however the ability to obtain a PCV licence whilst in our employment is essential
- An aptitude to develop others within the engineering team to improve efficiencies
- Ability to work under pressure and work as part of a team
- A flexible approach to working hours
- Experience of working in the truck or bus industry would be advantageous

**What can we offer you?**
- An hourly rate of £22.76
- 7 weeks’ annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Travel in Edinburgh and surrounding areas for FREE on all of our buses and Edinburgh Trams with Staff Ridacard
- 90% discounted Privilege Ridacard for a friend or family member
- Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a range of benefits including discounts in 100s of retailers
- Continual training and development to push forward your career
- Free on-site parking

If you think you fit the bill then we'd love to hear from you Closing date is Friday 8th March.