Bus & Fleet Engineer - Keep London Moving

First Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Supportive team

Impact on London travel

Job summary

First Bus London is seeking an experienced Engineer based at Shepherd's Bush garage to maintain the reliability and safety of our fleet. You will conduct routine vehicle inspections and servicing, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements and DVSA PSV inspection standards.

You will diagnose faults using a full range of diagnostic equipment, repair engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems, and build strong relationships with drivers and operations staff.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in vehicle mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Full and current driving licence; IT skills including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with Health and safety requirements – conducting reactive maintenance and repair using a full range of diagnostic equipment and techniques.
• React promptly to issues raised by the operations staff and undertake repairs on engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems.
• Build strong relationships with drivers and operations staff to ensure a smooth-running service.
• Prioritising your workload to ensure operational efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Organised

Team player

Education

NVQ level 3 in vehicle mechanical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

First Bus London is seeking an experienced Engineer based at Shepherd's Bush garage to maintain the reliability and safety of our fleet. You will conduct routine vehicle inspections and servicing, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety requirements and DVSA PSV inspection standards.

You will diagnose faults using a full range of diagnostic equipment, repair engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems, and build strong relationships with drivers and operations staff.