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Job Title


Bus and Coach Mechanic


Company : Chalkwell Coach Hire Limited


Location : Sittingbourne, England


Created : 2025-05-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Great opportunity to work for a Kent family business maintaining our fleet of buses and coaches. Stable hours with no late or night shifts, plus good conditions and a friendly working environment. OverviewEarly or day shifts only Essential skills requiredCity and Guilds or or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance TBC Your RoleThe successful candidate will be a valuable member of our team and have the following relevant experience:Fault finding, and carrying out repairs Undertaking Vehicle maintenance, servicing and running repairs on a varied fleet Ensure vehicles are maintained in accordance with the Company Operators Licence guidelines Ensure all repairs to company vehicles are carried out in a timely manner Preventative Maintenance Prompt repair of all defective vehicles to the highest standard The ability to work to the highest Health & Safety standardsYour SkillsIn order to be considered for this role, applicants should be able to demonstrate the following skills:City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, although qualification by experience will be considered. Previous experience of working on coaches and buses such as Volvo, Scania, Optare, Mercedes and Dennis PCV licence preferred but not essential (prepared to go through test) must have full driving licence with no more than 6 points to attend roadside Have proven Diagnostic skills and Electrical experience Able to demonstrate knowledge and experience as a HGV or PSV Technician / Mechanic Carry out routine inspections, maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles to DVSA standardOther information£20 per hour for candidates with PSV or HGV. Training can be provided. 45 hour week. Monday to Friday early 0500 – 1500, days 0730 – 1730 Saturday morning and on call are based on a rota The Coach Depot, Unit 2A Church Road, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 3RS Companies Act 2009 – Registration Number:2520842 CHALKWELL COACH HIRE LIMITED is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts.#J-18808-Ljbffr