Recruitment
Recruitment
Want to join the Woking Bustler team?
WCT is a not for profit organisation, which was setup by Woking Borough Council to provide transport for those within the community who have reduced mobility. By working for WCT, you will be helping to support social inclusion and wellbeing, for the young and old within our community.
WCT Vehicle Mechanic
Job Title: WCT Vehicle Mechanic
Responsible to: Maintenance Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:30pm, 40 hours per week
Salary: £35,000
As a Full-time Vehicle Mechanic at WCT, you will be part of a small, friendly team responsible for keeping the WCT fleet of vehicles and those belonging to similar not-for-profit and charity organisations on the road. You will be expected to work on diesel and electric vehicles, so some experience of EV maintenance is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
As a transport organisation, sustainability is at the forefront of WCT’s thinking. WCT has committed to a vehicle replacement programme to replace all current diesel vehicles with 100% electric versions by 2030.
Person specification
The role will require you to undertake vehicle maintenance, service and repairs. It is essential that you can test, diagnose faults, repair vehicles to a high standard, and be confident in your knowledge levels. You will be required to show you can use your initiative along with working as part of a great team.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
- Scheduled maintenance and repairs on conventional (ICE) and modern electric-powered vehicles to manufacturer standards.
- Diagnostic and electrical fault diagnosis repair.
- Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist.
- Complete accurate documentation of each repair.
- Carry out regular vehicle Safety Checks.
- Complete all work-related tasks as directed by the Management.
- On occasion, if required, to perform the duties of a community bus driver as required by WCT.
Desirable
EV qualification and experience with Electric vehicles.
IT literate.
Essential requirements:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- At least three years experience working in a similar environment.
- Recognised qualifications and skills to work on Light commercial vehicles (NVQ Level 3) or equivalent.
- Full Driving licence (D1 category preferable).
- Have a willingness to learn and undertake training if required, i.e. EV training.
Benefits:
Company sick pay
Staff uniform
On-site parking
Stakeholder pension scheme
Summer and Christmas staff functions
Free Flu/Covid vaccinations
Due to the vulnerable nature of our customers, an enhanced DBS is required for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant will receive less favourable treatment based on gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be justifiable.
WCT Vehicle Mechanic
Job Title: WCT Vehicle Mechanic
Responsible to: Maintenance Manager
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:30pm, 40 hours per week
Salary: £35,000
As a Full-time Vehicle Mechanic at WCT, you will be part of a small, friendly team responsible for keeping the WCT fleet of vehicles and those belonging to similar not-for-profit and charity organisations on the road. You will be expected to work on diesel and electric vehicles, so some experience of EV maintenance is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.
As a transport organisation, sustainability is at the forefront of WCT’s thinking. WCT has committed to a vehicle replacement programme to replace all current diesel vehicles with 100% electric versions by 2030.
Person specification
The role will require you to undertake vehicle maintenance, service and repairs. It is essential that you can test, diagnose faults, repair vehicles to a high standard, and be confident in your knowledge levels. You will be required to show you can use your initiative along with working as part of a great team.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
- Scheduled maintenance and repairs on conventional (ICE) and modern electric-powered vehicles to manufacturer standards.
- Diagnostic and electrical fault diagnosis repair.
- Test drive vehicles after repairs are complete to ensure mechanical soundness and to determine whether any other problems exist.
- Complete accurate documentation of each repair.
- Carry out regular vehicle Safety Checks.
- Complete all work-related tasks as directed by the Management.
- On occasion, if required, to perform the duties of a community bus driver as required by WCT.
Desirable
EV qualification and experience with Electric vehicles.
IT literate.
Essential requirements:
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- At least three years experience working in a similar environment.
- Recognised qualifications and skills to work on Light commercial vehicles (NVQ Level 3) or equivalent.
- Full Driving licence (D1 category preferable).
- Have a willingness to learn and undertake training if required, i.e. EV training.
Benefits:
Company sick pay
Staff uniform
On-site parking
Stakeholder pension scheme
Summer and Christmas staff functions
Free Flu/Covid vaccinations
Due to the vulnerable nature of our customers, an enhanced DBS is required for this role.
We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant will receive less favourable treatment based on gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be justifiable.
Minibus drivers
We are currently recruiting Community Drivers.
WCT offers very good rates of pay
- Community drivers are paid £11.26 per hour
- Full uniform is provided
- Stakeholder pension scheme which is open to all employees
- 28 days paid holiday, which includes Bank Holidays – holiday for part-time contracts are calculated pro rata
- Sick pay is also included for all staff – one month full pay and one month half pay with staff on casual contracts going straight onto Statutory Sick Pay
- Full-time, part-time and flexible contracts depending on WCT requirement at the time of application
- Successful applicants will be subject to disclosure and barring checks.
No prior experience is required as WCT provides full training, including:
- Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme (MiDAS)
- First aid
- Manual handling
- Specialist training is also provided as required.
You must have passed your car driving test before January 1997 or hold a D1 driving license to be a community driver.
Passenger Assistants are required to accompany and assist our special needs passengers during their transportation.
We are currently recruiting Passenger Assistants.
We offer :
- Passenger Assistants are paid is £11.26 per hour
- 28 days paid holiday, which includes Bank Holidays – holiday for part-time contracts are calculated pro rata
- Sick pay is also included for all staff – one month full pay and one month half pay with staff on casual contracts going straight onto Statutory Sick Pay
- Full-time, part-time and flexible contracts depending on WCT requirement at the time of application
We provide :
- First aid training
- Specialist training is provided as required
Successful applicants will be subject to disclosure and barring checks.
Why not join our team, and give something back to your community!