Dayshift Vehicle Mechanic

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public transport is seeking a skilled Mechanic to join their dynamic engineering team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge bus technology, ensuring the fleet is operating at its best. You'll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing vehicles, providing essential support to maintain high safety and performance standards. With a commitment to your professional development, this company offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills. Enjoy various benefits including free travel for you and your family, discounts, and a focus on your wellbeing.

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

First Xclusives discount scheme

£6 all-day train travel for you and your family

Pension scheme

Opportunity to buy discounted shares

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Health-promotion initiatives

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ qualification as a mechanic.
• Experience working on HGV, bus, or coach is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs and servicing.
• Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries.
• Carry out vehicle road testing to identify defects.

Skills

Diagnose vehicle faults

Vehicle repairs

Servicing and parts replacement

Vehicle road testing

Vehicle/autoelectrical experience

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Tools

Hand held data capture devices

Job description

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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 Engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this Mechanic position could just be the job for you!

The successful Mechanic will be responsible for the following duties:

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

Working hours: Alternating shifts

• Mid-week 07:00 - 16:30, and 06:00 - 15:30

About you

• Do you have at minimum a Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent qualification as a mechanic and experience working on HG, bus or coach?
• Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
• A PCV licence is desirable; ability to obtain a PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this).
• Do you have a valid UK driver's licence?
• Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience (HGV) will be considered.
• Do you have vehicle/autoelectrical experience/knowledge?
• Benefits include free travel on our buses for you and your family, First Xclusives discount scheme with over 3,000 offers, £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on various rail services, pension scheme, opportunity to buy discounted First Group shares, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and a cycle to work scheme.

We focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus, offering health-promotion initiatives and 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.