Fueller Shunter Operative

**PCV Fueller & Shunter Operator - Shifts**

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Location: Preston Bus, 221 Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6NY

Hours: Working 5 shifts over 7 on a rostered shift pattern (Shifts currently under review) 40hrs per week.

Rate of Pay: Competitive Rate

Holidays: 28 inclusive of bank Holidays

**Be part of a progressive bus company...**

Do you have what it takes to help grow and support our Preston Bus business? We are looking for great people who can make things happen, people that can make a difference...
Our aim is to deliver a frequent, reliable, clean and friendly travelling environment for our customers.

**Main Purpose of role**

Replenishing fuel & adblu for all vehicles to ensure they are ready for service.

Parking of vehicles according to depot plan to ensure smooth run out of service.

Ensure all reported defective vehicles are forwarded to appropriate persons for repair.

Cleaning and maintenance of Preston Bus PCV & ancillary vehicles to the expected standard therefore ensuring all vehicles are ready for service.

Ensuring 100% of vehicles are cleaned and presentable for service as per company standard for Preston Bus passengers and drivers.

To promote vehicle cleanliness being adapted by all that work for the company, for the standards set to be sustainable long term.

**Main Duties**

Fueller/Shunting Operative duties include but are not limited to;
- Fuelling all vehicles running into depot after service and recording all transactions using the automated electronic fuelling system and/or appropriate paperwork as requested.
- Monitoring and replenishing vehicle Adblu, oil and coolant levels as required using the automated electronic fuelling system and/or appropriate paperwork as requested.
- Externally cleaning all vehicles using the automated bus wash system and recording on appropriate paperwork.
- Parking all vehicles safely and where required as according to the depot garage plan requirements.
- Collection of all vehicle defect cards and ensuring they are handed to the appropriate person / location.
- Recording vehicle mileages on a periodic basis and as and when required.
- Assist with removing all waste including metro newspapers collected on the vehicles throughout the day and disposing of them appropriately.
- Carrying out interior ‘Ready for service’ vehicle cleans when required
- During ‘night’ hours ensure the site is safe and secure as required and carry out regular monitoring of the site.
- Assisting the cleaning team, undertaking vehicle deep cleans in line with maintenance inspection & MOT cycle plan.
- Undertaking of any ad hoc sanitisation issues and cleaning appropriately.
- Completing all paperwork as instructed accurately and timely
- Responsible for correct disposal off all waste collected.
- Responsible for the preparation of your own equipment and managing safe and secure storage of the equipment. Highlighting to appropriate supervisor and or stores when stock is running low.
- Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and free of hazards/obstructions to minimise the risk of accidents.
- Responsible for reporting any areas of concern to the appropriate person, such as graffiti, broken seats, damaged vehicles, hazards/obstructions in the workshop areas, broken equipment.

**Health and Safety Responsibilities**
- To comply with your responsibilities for Health and Safety at all times.
- To ensure compliance with legislation, company policies and procedures.
- To adhere to risk assessments relevant to the Preston Bus departments/external and internal areas relevant to your work.
- To report incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences in a timely manner
- To promote a positive attitude to safety

**Company Responsibilities**
- Assist the Company to continually improve its services.
- Ensure operational deadlines are met.
- To ensure accurate and timely completion of all procedures and company documentation.
- To undertake any additional duties at the request of your line manager, which is deemed to be within your competency.
- To adhere to all Company policies and procedures
- To undertake induction and any other relevant training and development of direct reports.
- To undertake any training and development activities at the request of your line manager.
- To comply with all Safety policies and support new initiatives.
- To be GDPR compliant in everything that you do.
- To conduct yourself in a highly professional and dignified manner in line with Company Code of Conduct. This applies to conduct and behaviour both in the office/workshop and when representing Preston Bus externally.

**Qualifications**
- Valid driver's licence (a PCV Licence would be nice).
- Strong communication skills.

This Job Description is current at the date shown below and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. In consultation with the postholder, it may be changed from time to time by your line manager to meet changing circumstances.

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