Automotive Electrician - Dayshift

First Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental cash-back benefits

Discounts on high street brands

Discounted travel for you and family

Free bus pass

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work scheme

Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme and share purchase

Job summary

First Bus Glasgow Caledonia Depot is seeking an Automotive Electrician with NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or City & Guilds equivalent) to maintain electrical systems on HGV/PSV vehicles. Two shifts available—days 6am-2pm (£21.54/hr) and nights 8pm-6am (£24.07/hr) with a 37-hour minimum weekly.

You'll diagnose faults, carry out repairs and part replacements, perform tests and inspections, and ensure all documentation meets regulations and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair with a focus on electrics.
• Experience working on HGV or PSV would be beneficial.
• A valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose electrical faults and carry out repairs on vehicles.
• Replace parts and perform electrical testing and installations as required.
• Complete routine inspections and preventative maintenance and ensure documentation compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical interest

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance & repair (electrics)

City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair (electrics)

Job description

Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

We are now looking for an SVQ/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified Automotive Electrician to join the busy team at our First Bus Glasgow Caledonia Depot. We have two shift patterns available - days or nights! We would love to hear from qualified candidates with great automotive electrical knowledge and any ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other automotive sectors looking for a change.

Dayshift

• £21.54 per hour
• Minimum 37 hours per week
• 6am-2pm

Nightshift

• £24.07 per hour
• Minimum 37 hours per week
• 4 nights per week (1 weekend in 3)
• 8pm-6am

Further pay increase scheduled for April 2027

In this hands-on role, you'll keep vehicles running safely and reliably by diagnosing electrical faults, completing repairs and replacing parts when needed. You'll carry out scheduled electrical testing and any installations, routine inspections and preventative maintenance. You'll also make sure all documentation is completed accurately and in line with regulations and health and safety standards.

What We're Looking For

• A Level 3 NVQ/SVQ or City & Guilds equivalent in vehicle maintenance & repair with a focus on electrics
• Experience working on HGV or PSV would be beneficial
• A valid UK driving licence
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for mechanics

*Joining Bonus - terms apply. Available to new team members joining us for the first time or returning to us after more than 12 months

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.

Rewards:

Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares