Engineer

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

Are you an experienced Engineer looking for a new and exciting challenge? We're currently looking for an Engineer to be based at Shepherd's Bush garage. This position will be essential to maintainingexceptional services at First Bus London as you will conduct routine vehicle inspections and servicing.

What you'll be doing

• 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

What we're looking for

We're after someone who's a strong communicator, organised, and a team player. You'll need to bring:

• Previous experience working in the bus, coach, light or HGV industry as a mechanical engineer
• A NVQ level 3 or equivalent in vehicle mechanical engineering
• Good understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• A full and current driving licence
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft outlook and excel
• Previous use of OEM diagnostic test equipment to interpret fault codes, identify and repair faults on a vehicle system
• Up to date knowledge of DVSA PSV inspection standards and regulations
• Proven experience in maintaining one or more bus suppliers (Desirable)

This is your chance to take ownership of a busy,high-performing engineering department and make a lasting impact on the reliability and safety of our fleet. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• The satisfaction of keeping London moving safely and efficiently