Master Technician

FirstGroup; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstGroup plc is seeking a skilled Master Technician for the Glasgow Caledonia Depot. The role focuses on diagnosing faults, supporting diagnostic equipment, and delivering on-site training to engineering teams in a busy depot environment.

You will report to the Engineering Manager, collaborate with senior engineers on future projects, and participate in ongoing training to maintain technical excellence. UK relocation is not indicated; candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Level 4 hybrid EV training is required.
• Minimum SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV mechanics.
• Valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Good IT literacy and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to attend training away from home when required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve vehicle faults as part of the Engineering team.
• Support updates to diagnostic equipment and provide on-site guidance and training.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with colleagues and attend training to stay current.
• Report to the Engineering Manager and collaborate with the Head of Engineering on projects.

Skills

Hybrid EV training Level 4

UK driving licence

IT literacy

Strong communication skills

Willing to travel for training

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in PSV or HGV mechanics

Job description

About Us

FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.

Position: Master Technician

Location: Caledonia Depot, 100 Cathcart Road, G42 7BH

We are now looking for a qualified and experienced Master Technician to join the busy team at our First Bus Glasgow Caledonia Depot. This is a great opportunity to bring your skills and experience to one of the country’s largest depots. PSV or HGV experience is great however we love to hear from ex-Forces personnel with an REME qualification, and experienced engineers from other automotive sectors looking for a change.

Key Details:

• £55,000 per annum
• Monday-Friday
• Dayshift (start/finish times negotiable)
• 37 hours per week
• Overtime available

Based at our Caledonia depot, you will provide technical support by helping diagnose and resolve vehicle faults. You will support updates to diagnostic equipment and deliver on-site guidance and training to engineering teams. Sharing technical information and best practices with colleagues will be key to this role along with attending training courses to maintain your technical knowledge. Reporting into the Engineering Manager and working closely with the Head of Engineering on future projects, you play a key role in the Engineering team.

What We’re Looking For:

• Are you Level 4 hybrid EV trained?
• Do you have a minimum of level 3 SVQ/NVQ in PSV or HGV mechanics?
• Do you have a valid UK driving license?
• Do you have a good degree of IT literacy?
• Do you have strong communication skills and enjoy supporting those around you?
• Are you able to attend training courses away from home when required?

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age.