Diesel Shift Fitter

East London Bus & Coach Company Limited

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South Shields Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Salary

34.5 - 40.5k with some overtime

VACANCY

POSITION                  FITTER

LOCATION                 SOUTH SHIELDS DEPOT

                                    (39 hours per week)

5th July 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a ​Shift Fitter to join our Engineering Team at our South Shields Depot in South Tynside

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.

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 any 5 days over 7, 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 £34.5k - £40.5k 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: South Shields Depot South Shields

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 South Shields Dean Rd, South Shields Newcastle upon Tyne NE33 4HZ
About this role

Summary

Maintain and repair vehicles to ensure roadworthiness and reliability.

Job title

Diesel Shift Fitter

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Located in South Shields; remote work not allowed.

Salary

34.5 - 40.5k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nvq level 3 engineeringengineering

Preferred skills

pcv licence

Specializations

maintenancerepairengineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

South Shields, UK

On-site City