Job Description
Shorterm Group are looking for vehicle technicians keen to work on busses, based around the Newcastle area. This is a paid earn-and-learn programme aimed at increasing the number of technicians in the PSV/Bus sector\n\nShorterm Group have designed a paid upskilling programme that takes experienced light vehicle/car mechanics and upskills them to be highly competent PSV/Bus technicians.\n\n* This is a 1-year paid "work and learn" programme, IMI accreditation training provided on the job in the depot (no classroom work).\n* 1 - 2 hours of online self-study each week, materials and logins provided.\n* Permanent role direct with the client upon completion.\n\nPSV/Bus Engineer\n* Location: North Shields, Consett and Sunderland\n* Shift: Working and 5 days in 7. Must be flexible with an Early/Late day shift pattern.\n* Salary: Starting between £31k p.a.
and £33k p.a., plus you get paid an enhanced rate for overtime hours. \n* Duration: 12 months in the clients' depot - after this there is full-time employment direct with the client and a pay increase, provided all parties are happy (Master techs earn in the region of £50k).\n* IMI accreditation upon completion of the 1-year programme.\n* Ongoing training and growth opportunities with the client.\n\nEntry Requirements:\n* Will have completed an apprenticeship in light vehicle mechanics and repair, BTEC, City & Guilds qualification or a level 3 equivalent relevant qualification. In exceptional cases we will consider candidates who possess a level 2 qualification or equivalent but who have strong relevant technical expertise.\n* Hold a full UK drivers' licence.\n* Own a laptop/PC and have domestic internet connectivity.\n* Have the right to live and work in the UK.\n* Live within a reasonable commute of a designated garage.\n* Own a toolbox and tools as befits a practicing car mechanic or equivalent.\n\nPlease apply if you are interested to find out more or forward on to anyone you know who could benefit from the programme