Engineers

First Bus; London Borough of Hounslow; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Career progression

Team-oriented environment

Descrizione del lavoro

First Bus London is seeking an experienced Engineer to join its teams at multiple London garages. You will perform routine inspections and servicing to maintain exceptional service levels across the fleet.

You will need strong communication, organisation and teamwork. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in vehicle mechanical engineering, PSV knowledge, a full driving licence, and proficiency with diagnostic equipment and IT tools. A competitive salary and development opportunities await.

Competenze

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle mechanical engineering.
• Experience with bus/coach/HGV mechanical systems is essential.
• Familiarity with DVSA PSV inspection standards and regulations.
• Ability to interpret fault codes using OEM diagnostic tools.

Mansioni

• Ensure compliance with health and safety during routine inspections and servicing.
• React promptly to issues and repair engines, transmissions, chassis, braking and electrical systems.
• Build relationships with drivers and operations staff to ensure smooth service.
• Prioritise workload to maintain operational efficiency.

Conoscenze

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Bus/Coach/HGV experience

Driving licence

Diagnostics equipment

PSV inspection knowledge

Formazione

NVQ Level 3 in vehicle mechanical engineering

Strumenti

OEM diagnostic equipment

MS Outlook

Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Current vacancies available:

Hounslow Garage - TW3 1PA

Shepherd's Bush Garage - W12 8DA

Fulwell Garage - TW2 5NX

Tolworth Garage - KT5 9NU

Wandsworth Garage - SW18 1BT

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