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Shorterm Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR13DE, England
£31,000 - £33,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Shorterm Group is seeking vehicle technicians to work on buses in the Sunderland area through a paid earn-and-learn program.
- This 1-year program is designed for experienced light vehicle mechanics to gain skills as PSV/Bus technicians, with IMI accreditation training provided on the job.
- The salary starts between £31,000 and £33,000 per annum, with additional pay for overtime hours.
- Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship in light vehicle mechanics or possess a relevant level 3 qualification, along with a full UK driver's license.
- Upon completion of the program, there is a permanent role available with the client and potential for a pay increase, with master technicians earning around £50,000.
Shorterm Group have designed a paid upskilling programme that takes experienced light vehicle/car mechanics and upskills them to be highly competent PSV/Bus technicians.
* This is a 1-year paid "work and learn" programme, IMI accreditation training provided on the job in the depot (no classroom work).
* 1 - 2 hours of online self-study each week, materials and logins provided.
* Permanent role direct with the client upon completion.
PSV/Bus Engineer
* Location: North Shields, Consett and Sunderland
* Shift: Working and 5 days in 7. Must be flexible with an Early/Late day shift pattern.
* Salary: Starting between 31k p.a. and 33k p.a., plus you get paid an enhanced rate for overtime hours.
* 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).
* IMI accreditation upon completion of the 1-year programme.
* Ongoing training and growth opportunities with the client.
Entry Requirements:
* 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.
* Hold a full UK drivers' licence.
* Own a laptop/PC and have domestic internet connectivity.
* Have the right to live and work in the UK.
* Live within a reasonable commute of a designated garage.
* Own a toolbox and tools as befits a practicing car mechanic or equivalent.
Please apply if you are interested to find out more or forward on to anyone you know who could benefit from the programme.
