Electrician

Go North West Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Employee benefit scheme

Free travel on buses

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A transport company in Bolton is looking for a skilled Vehicle Technician to diagnose faults, service vehicles, and repair electrical systems. Candidates should have at least NVQ level 3 or equivalent in automotive qualifications. The role includes adhering to safety standards and maintaining workshop equipment. Benefits include a pension scheme, employee discounts, and free travel for family members. The ideal candidate will ensure the highest safety and quality standards during vehicle repairs.

Qualifications

• Must have minimum NVQ level 3 standard or equivalent.
• Fully conversant with safe operation of workshop equipment.
• Capable of obtaining a full PCV licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle faults and determine repair methods.
• Carry out vehicle servicing per engineering standards.
• Ensure safety and maintenance in the workshop.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as multi meters and probes safely.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicle faults

Electrical systems repair

Using diagnostic equipment

Safety practices

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic computers

Multi meters

Temperature gauges

Vernier gauges

ECU diagnostic equipment

Job description

• Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
• Carry out vehicle servicing in accordance with central engineering SOPs.
• Be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems including engine management, automatic/semi‑automatic gearboxes, electronic braking, suspension, electronic destinations, multiplex wiring systems and E.C.U.
• Be fully familiar with all relevant diagnostic equipment including multi meters, temperature gauges, micrometres, vernier gauges and E.C.U. diagnostic computer equipment.

Key Safety Responsibilities

• Act in a manner as to ensure the health, safety, welfare, environment and fire safety of yourself and others in the organisation, as well as any customers, clients and visitors – understanding emergency and evacuation arrangements
• Ensure your working environment is maintained in a safe and tidy condition
• Act proactively identifying any unsafe practices or safety risks in the organisation, reporting appropriately
• Ensure adherence to all relevant company and Go-Ahead group company policies and procedures

Requirements

• Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds level 1 & 2).
• Must be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
• Must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.

Pay & Shift Patterns

• 38 hours per week
• Company pension scheme
• Hapi, our employee benefit scheme – offers on high street and leisure brands
• Free travel on most Greater Manchester bus operators and Go-Ahead Group buses across the country (excluding London) for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle2Work scheme – after 2 years service