VACANCY Mechanical Engineers - Night Shift Up to 43,500 per annum, working 4 out of 7 nights As part of our move towards lean working and the resulting redistribution of the engineering work, Oxford Bus Company are looking to recruit a number of motivated and skilled Mechanical Engineers for our Night Shift to work within our engineering team. The job involves inspection and quality repair work to our fleet of company vehicles and ensuring that this is done to Company and Department of Transport standards. The successful applicant must be able to work unsupervised to company and VOSA standards and have experience of working with PCV or HGVs. A City and Guilds, Level 3/NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, is essential as is a full manual driving licence. You will be required to work 37 hours per week, covering any 4 nights out of 7 on a rota basis. The ideal candidate will have an ability to stay calm under pressure, to prioritise workload and to work to a high degree of accuracy unsupervised. You must be a good team player and be able to communicate appropriately at all levels. For a full job description and application form, please email jobs@oxfordbus.co.uk or ring (01865) 785414/785407. Completed forms should be returned to the HR Team, Oxford Bus Company, Cowley House, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6GA or to jobs@oxfordbus.co.uk. These roles will be advertised simultaneously internally and externally. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from throughout the community.
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Division Reporting to Mechanical Engineer Night Shift Engineering Engineering Manager Job Purpose Help deliver excellent customer service by maintaining company vehicles to the standard required by the Company, Department of Transport and VOSA in order to achieve maximum vehicle availability. To be responsible for working in a safe manner as stated in current legislation and company policies and procedures, at all times. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. The inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair of all company vehicles including buses, vans and coaches 2. Work effectively unsupervised and often with only an outline brief, using specialist or practical skills to complete a timely solution 3. Receive, handle safely, store or deploy materials appropriate to the task being undertaken 4. Diagnose vehicle faults, using the relevant diagnostic equipment 5. Road test Company vehicles (licence permitting) 6. Supply own hand tools and take responsibility for specialist tools, materials etc that are used and observe a duty of care for all other items within the department 7. Ensure that all appropriate documentation and records are maintained accurately in order to satisfy the requirements of the Department of Transport and Company policies and procedures 8. Provide reports in relation to work and equipment as required 9. Keep abreast of technical developments through training and be willing to undertake continued professional development with regards to technical & personal skills 10. Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company s risk assessment practices and Health & Safety Policy requirements. 11. At all times be an ambassador of Oxford Bus Company and bus use in general
12. Operate in line with the Company vision and values and encourage others to do the same 13. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities of a similar nature or level of responsibility which may be allocated from time to time The above duties and responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with the Company s Equal Opportunities, Diversity, Inclusion and Dignity at work Policy, the Health and Safety Policy and will all other Company Policies currently in force at Oxford Bus Company. The role will involve working with onsite colleagues, customers, and contractors. This job description sets out the main duties of the post; however the list is not exhaustive. Duties may vary from time to time as a result of new legislation, changes in technology or policy. In this event, appropriate training will be provided. Economic conditions Remuneration will be up to 43,500 per annum for a 37-hour week, over 4 nights with some flexibility as necessary. Free bus travel, contributory pension, 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays per annum (pro-rata according to the shift), lifestyle benefits, and employee assistance programme Benefits: The post attracts benefits of free travel, loyalty bonus, contributory pension, childcare vouchers scheme, lifestyle discount scheme, employee assistance programme and share save scheme. Promotion Prospects: Oxford Bus Company actively encourages development from within the Company. Company Content: Oxford Bus Company is part of the Go-Ahead Group plc, one of the major public transport operators in the country. Oxford Bus Company has a total workforce of almost 600 employees and operates 185 buses over routes in and around Oxford. Our Express coaches serve London, Heathrow and Gatwick 24 hours a day. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from throughout the community. I have read and understood the content of the my job description and person specification Name... Date...
Mechanical Night Shift Engineer - Person Specification Attributes Essential Desirable Education & Qualifications Specialist Knowledge & Skills Relevant Experience Interpersonal & Communication Skills Additional Requirements City and Guilds, Level 3 NVQ or equivalent Knowledge and previous experience of vehicle bodywork repairs and maintenance procedures, ideally on HGV, PCV or Buses Awareness and understanding of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices and Department of Transport standards Knowledge of manual handling regulations Computer literate with working knowledge of relevant packages Analysing and fault finding PCV experience, or experience in a similar environment Proven ability to undertake physical and dexterous work Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form with individuals and groups at all levels Proven ability to work unsupervised and alongside others, completing tasks in an economical, effective, safe and efficient manner Proven ability to contribute positively as an effective member of the team Dependable, flexible, reliable, self -motivated Able to plan and prioritise Able to keep calm under pressure Full manual driving licence Own hand tools (specialised tools/equipment provided) Commitment to undertake further training to enhance the job role Bus body work Basic vehicle electrics Relevant knowledge of all types of vehicle operated by the Company Ability to gain a PCV licence
PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT 1. Position applied for Mechanical Engineer Night Shift Company: (tick one) Oxford Thames Travel Carousel Buses 2. Personal Details (Please complete this section in capitals) Forename Surname Address Post Code National Insurance Number 3. Your Contact Details (including codes). Please tick your preferred method of contact Email address Home number Work number Mobile number Emergency Contact / Next of Kin Name Address Telephone (incl.code) Relationship to you If you are successful in gaining employment with us would you allow us to send general communications to the personal email address given. No personal items would be sent via this method. If so please tick the box and note that you are entitled to opt out of receiving emails at any time. 4. Interview Are there any adjustments that may be required to be made should you be invited to interview? Yes/No. If yes, please state below. (For example the Drivers computer theory test can be done on an audio format and up to 25% extra time given for the maths test) 1
5. Employment Details Please list below your present and past employment for the last 5 years beginning with your current or most recent job. Explain any employment gaps. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary. Name and address of employer Dates Job Title, Salary Reason for leaving From Position To Salary From Position To Salary From Position To Salary From Position To Salary From Position To Salary Give details of any previous applications or employment with Oxford Bus Company, Thames Travel (Wallingford), or Carousel Buses Dates Job Title Reason for leaving 2
6. Driving Licences Please tick to indicate the licences you hold. PCV manual automatic provisional D1 manual automatic Car manual Date manual car licence held since:... (a) Please give full particulars of any endorsements. Continue of a separate sheet if necessary. (b) Has any PCV or Driving Licence been refused or revoked? If yes, state the date, by whom, and the reason. Yes/No (c) Have you completed the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)? If yes, please state the date, certificate number and the name of the test centre. Yes/No (d) If currently training for the CPC, state how many hours training you have completed, the dates, and the name of the training centre (e) Do you hold a Driver Qualification Card (DQC)? Yes/No 7. Security Declaration Have you ever been convicted, imprisoned, fined or cautioned for any offence other than motoring, or bound over to keep the peace? Yes/No (Spent convictions within the meaning of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 as revised 2014 need not be disclosed) If yes, please give details Date Offence Court Sentence or Order 3
8. References Please give the name and address of two referees. They should not be related to you and should include, if possible, your present employer (or if you are a school leaver, your Head Teacher). If one of your referees is your current employer please indicate whether we may contact prior to interview. 1. Yes/No 2.Yes/No 1. Name 2. Name Address Address Post code Post code Telephone number Email Telephone number Email Employer Yes/No Employer Yes/No Please note References are requested for all new employees. If a reference contradicts information given by the employee or is, in our sole opinion, unsatisfactory, the company reserves the right to terminate his or her employment immediately observing any appropriate notice period. 9. Competencies (Essential requirements for this position) City and Guilds, Level 3 NVQ or equivalent Knowledge & previous experience of vehicle bodywork repairs &maintenance procedures, ideally on HGV, PCV or Buses Awareness and understanding of risk assessment, Health and Safety practices and Department of Transport standards Knowledge of manual handling regulations Computer literate with working knowledge of relevant packages Analysing and fault finding PCV experience, or experience in a similar environment Proven ability to undertake physical and dexterous work Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in written form with individuals and groups at all levels Proven ability to work unsupervised and alongside others, completing tasks in an economical, effective, safe and efficient manner Proven ability to contribute positively as an effective member of the team Dependable, flexible, reliable, self -motivated Able to plan and prioritise Able to keep calm under pressure Full manual driving licence Own hand tools (specialised tools/equipment provided) Driving licences held 2 years or more, a maximum of 6 points will be considered Drink / drugs / dangerous driving offences & any other ban to have expired at least 5 years previously 4
10. Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Experience Please demonstrate how you feel you meet the competencies listed on Page 4 (section 9) by describing any relevant knowledge, qualifications, skills and experiences; either from your current or previous roles, or from other relevant situations such as activities outside work. Failure to provide any information will result in your application being automatically rejected. Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary 5
11. Availability for Employment Please state notice required by your current employer 12. Bank Details Do you hold a UK bank account for payment of wages? Yes/No 13. How did you become aware of this vacancy? Normal newspaper advertisement Yes/No Local free paper advertisement Yes/No Jobcentre Yes/No Other (please state) Current Employees of Go-Ahead Group only Transfer agreements exist between the various Go-Ahead Group companies. Please indicate below the name/details of your current Go-Ahead employer. Please note that Go-Ahead colleagues will have to submit to our normal recruitment process. Company Name Company Address Contact Name/Department Please note This application form is designed to avoid any possibility of unfair discrimination. Applicants should avoid enclosing CV s unless specifically invited to do so at a subsequent interview. You are advised that enclosing any uninvited documentation of any description will result in automatic rejection of the application. Declaration and Consent All employment is subject to satisfactory references, medical examination and period of probation. I, the undersigned, understand that if I accept any offer of employment and any of the above information is subsequently found to be incorrect, my employment may be terminated forthwith. Signed Date The information provided on this application form is protected by data legislation and will be used for the purposes of processing your application and statistical and audit purposes. By signing below you give your consent for the Company to hold this information. Signed Date 6
Equal Opportunities Monitoring THIS INFORMATION WILL NOT FORM ANY PART OF OUR RECRUITMENT DECISION This page will be separated from your application and will be used solely for monitoring purposes. Oxford Bus Company (Thames Travel and Carousel Buses) recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees equally regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community. Gender: Male Female Date of Birth Do you consider yourself to have a disability? Yes/No. If yes, please state the nature of your disability below The Disability Discrimination Act defines disability as A physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long term effect on the ability to carry out normal day to day activities. (If yes, a member of our team will contact you to discuss your requirements) Please indicate your ethnic origin A. White British English Scottish Welsh Irish Any other white background (please specify) B. Mixed White and Black Caribbean White and Black Asian White and Black African Any other mixed background (please specify) C. Asia, Asian British, Asian English, Asian Scottish or Asian Welsh Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Any other Asian background (please specify) D. Black, Black British, Black English, Black Scottish or Black Welsh Caribbean African Any other Black background (please specify) E. Chinese, Chinese British, Chinese English, Chinese Scottish, Chinese Welsh or other ethnic group Chinese Any other Chinese background (please specify) F. Other (please specify) Please indicate your sexual orientation Heterosexual Lesbian Bisexual Other (please specify) Gay Transsexual Transgender 7
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Dear Applicant In order to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998, please could you complete this disclaimer giving your permission for a previous employer to provide a reference. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU SEND THIS FORM BACK TO US WITH YOUR APPLICATION Section 1 - Your Details Name: Address: NI Number: Type of Enquiry: Job reference Section 2 - Consent I confirm that I give you permission, as a previous employer, to disclose information relevant to my employment record with you to Oxford Bus Company. Name: Signed: Date: City of Oxford Motor Services Ltd