Dayshift Vehicle Mechanic

Firstbus; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at one of the UK’s largest bus operators, where your skills as a mechanic will be honed and valued. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge bus technology while enjoying a supportive environment focused on your career progression. Enjoy perks like free travel for you and your family, discounted train travel, and a £2,000 joining bonus. With flexible working hours and a commitment to your well-being, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field. Embrace the opportunity to grow with an inclusive organization that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

Discount scheme for family and friends

Discounted train travel

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Health-promotion initiatives

£2,000 joining bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ standard as a mechanic required.
• Experience with buses, coaches, or HGVs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicle faults, servicing, and parts replacement.
• Attend on-road breakdowns and conduct vehicle road tests.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicle faults

Vehicle repairs and servicing

Vehicle road testing

Auto electrical knowledge

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent qualification

Tools

Hand-held data capture devices

Job description

Welcome to First Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

About the role

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this Mechanic position could just be the job for you! It offers technical up-skilling and career progression.

The successful Mechanic will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement
2. Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used
3. Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using hand held data capture devices if applicable
4. Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries
5. Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.

Working hours: Alternating shifts

• weekends, 06:00 - 14:00 (2 in 4 off)
• mid-week 07:00 - 16:30, and 06:00 - 15:30

WE OFFER A £2,000 JOINING BONUS!

About you

1. Do you have at minimum a Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent qualification as a mechanic and experience working on HG, bus or coach?
2. Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
3. A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
4. Do you have a valid UK driver's licence?
5. Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered (HGV)
6. Do you have vehicle/auto electrical experience/knowledge?

Rewards & Benefits

• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
• Discounted train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.