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Salary: 32,000 per annum
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Overview We are looking for a reliable and safety-focused Bus Shunter to join our team in Andover. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe movement, parking, and positioning of buses within the depot. A valid PSV licence is essential, as you will be required to move vehicles of various sizes on-site and occasionally off-site.
Key Responsibilities Vehicle Movement
- Safely move, manoeuvre, and park buses within the depot and yard areas.
- Position buses for maintenance, fuelling, cleaning, inspections, and service runs.
- Assist with moving buses to external locations when required.
- Ensure buses are positioned correctly for engineering teams and cleaning crews.
- Assist with basic vehicle checks including fluid levels, tyre condition, lights, and defects.
- Support the operation of fuelling and wash machines if required.
- Always follow depot safety procedures and traffic flow rules.
- Report any vehicle defects, damage, or hazards immediately.
- Ensure all movements comply with company and legal safety standards.
- Keep shunting areas clear, tidy, and safe.
- Assist the depot team with additional tasks when needed (e.g., cleaning, yard organisation).
- Work collaboratively with engineers, drivers, and cleaning teams.
- Valid PSV (Passenger Service Vehicle) licence.
- Confident and competent in moving large vehicles safely.
- Strong awareness of depot safety and traffic procedures.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail.
- Previous experience as a Bus Shunter or working in a depot/transport environment.
- Basic mechanical awareness.
- 32,000 annual salary
- Full training on depot layout, procedures, and safety
- Company pension scheme
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Opportunities for overtime
- Supportive depot team and career progression prospects
Holt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV FitterHolt Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments
