Engineer

FirstGroup plc; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

First Bus London is seeking an experienced Engineer to be based at Shepherd's Bush garage. You will perform routine vehicle inspections and servicing to maintain safety and reliability for our fleet, while supporting a busy engineering department.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, DVSA PSV knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with drivers and operations staff to keep London moving safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle mechanical engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Full and current driving licence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Experience using OEM diagnostic test equipment to interpret fault codes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements; conduct reactive maintenance and repair using diagnostic equipment.
• Respond promptly to issues from operations staff and repair engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems.
• Build strong relationships with drivers and operations staff to ensure a smooth service.
• Prioritise workload to maximise operational efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Bus/Coach/HGV experience

Driving licence

MS Outlook & Excel

OEM diagnostics

DVSA PSV standards

Bus supplier maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in vehicle mechanical engineering

Tools

OEM diagnostic equipment

Job description

Engineer3992LondonShepherds Bush GarageOperationsPermanent - Full Time

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 maintaining exceptional 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