Chargehand Fitter

East London Bus & Coach Company Limited

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Walkergate, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Salary

35-42k with overtime

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Chargehand Fitter to join our Engineering Team at our Walkergate Depot in Newcastle upon Tyne.

At Stagecoach North East we operate over 400 vehicles, which connect our passengers across Tyne and Wear and Teesside with our engineering teams playing a fundamental role in ensuring our vehicles are maintained to the highest standards. Our depot at Walkergate is a purpose-built facility and we operate 100 buses from there.

The successful candidate will play a key role within our maintenance team to ensure our vehicles are maintained and repaired, so they remain available, roadworthy and reliable for our customers at all times.

This is a shift-based role, with shifts working on an 8 on, 6 off rota (4 days per week) which will be discussed at interview.

A PCV licence is preferred but not essential as training will be provided as required.

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject is essential. 

Salary: Potential to earn £35 - 42k per year with some overtime working.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent.

Benefits:

  • Excellent company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Free travel on bus services in the area
  • Free on-site parking
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme
  • Ongoing product training

Application question(s):

  • Please confirm which NVQ level 3 or equivalent you hold:

Experience:

  • Engineering: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • NVQ level 3 Engineering (PCV, HGV)

Work Location: Walkergate depot, Newcastle upon Tyne

Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. 

Location:

Stagecoach Walkergate Depot Walkergate Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2BZ
About this role

Summary

Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure roadworthiness and reliability.

Job title

Chargehand Fitter

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, remote work not allowed.

Salary

35-42k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nvq level 3 engineeringengineering

Preferred skills

pcvhgv

Specializations

fittingmaintenanceengineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

On-site City