PCV Fueller & Shunter Operative – Shifts

Job Description: PCV Fueller & Shunter Operative – Shifts

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Location: Preston Bus, 221 Deepdale Road, Preston, PR1 6NY

Hours: Working 5 shifts over 7 on a rostered shift pattern 40hrs per week.

Rate of Pay: £12.08 per hour

Holidays: 28 days inclusive of bank Holidays

Main Purpose of role

Replenishing fuel & adblu for all vehicles to ensure they are ready for service.

Parking of vehicles according to depot plan to ensure smooth run out of service.

Ensure all defect cards are returned, and any reported defective vehicles are forwarded to appropriate persons for repair.

Ensuring 100% of vehicles are externally cleaned and presentable for service as per company standard for Preston Bus passengers and drivers.

Assisting the cleaning team with cleaning and maintenance of Preston Bus PCV & ancillary vehicles to the expected standard therefore ensuring all vehicles are ready for service.

To promote vehicle cleanliness being adapted by all that work for the company, for the standards set to be sustainable long term.

Main Duties

Fueller/Shunting Operative duties include but are not limited to;

Fuelling all vehicles running into depot after service and recording all transactions using the automated electronic fuelling system and/or appropriate paperwork as requested.
Monitoring and replenishing vehicle Adblu, oil and coolant levels as required using the automated electronic fuelling system and/or appropriate paperwork as requested.
Externally cleaning all vehicles using the automated bus wash system and recording on appropriate paperwork.
Parking all vehicles safely and where required as according to the depot garage plan requirements.
Responsible for daily vehicle garage parking plan
Vehicle defect cards reconciliation and ensuring they are handed to the appropriate person / location.
Recording vehicle mileages on a periodic basis and when required.
Assist with removing all waste including metro newspapers and assisting the cleaning team with ‘Ready for service’ & ‘Deep cleans’ in line with maintenance inspection & MOT cycle plan.
Undertaking of any ad hoc sanitisation issues and cleaning appropriately.
Completing all paperwork as instructed accurately and timely
Responsible for correct disposal off all waste collected.
Responsible for the preparation of your own equipment and managing safe and secure storage of the equipment. Highlighting to appropriate supervisor and or stores when stock is running low.
Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and free of hazards/obstructions to minimise the risk of accidents.
Responsible for reporting any areas of concern to the appropriate person, such as graffiti, broken seats, damaged vehicles, hazards/obstructions in the workshop areas, broken equipment.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

To comply with responsibilities for Health and Safety at all times.
To ensure compliance with legislation, company policies and procedures.
To adhere to risk assessments relevant to the Preston Bus departments/external and internal areas relevant to your work.
To report incidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences in a timely manner
To promote a positive attitude to safety through personal leadership

Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

Full Driving Licence required but not essential (On site PCV driver training will be provided)
A professional manner and can-do attitude
Basic English language, both oral & written
Good communication skills
Ability to work as a team
To be accountable and responsible for your own work
Cleaning experience is desirable but not essential

Company Responsibilities

Assist the Company to continually improve its services.
Ensure operational deadlines are met
To ensure accurate and timely completion of all procedures and company documentation
To undertake any additional duties at the request of your line manager, which is deemed to be within your competency
To adhere to all Company policies and procedures
To undertake induction and any other relevant training and development of direct reports
To undertake any training and development activities at the request of your line manager.
To comply with all Safety policies and support new initiatives
To be GDPR compliant in everything that you do
To conduct yourself in a highly professional and dignified manner in line with Company Code of Conduct. This applies to conduct and behaviour both in the office/workshop and when representing Preston Bus externally

This Job Description is current at the date shown below and is a guide to the work you will be required to undertake. In consultation with the postholder, it may be changed from time to time by your line manager to meet changing circumstances.