Roadside Mechanic

First Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated mechanic to join their engineering team. This role involves attending to vehicle breakdowns on the road and performing minor repairs, ensuring buses are safely returned to the depot. The company emphasizes ongoing development and offers a supportive environment for your engineering career. With a focus on well-being and a range of benefits, including free travel for you and your family, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic field. If you have a passion for mechanical work and enjoy hands-on problem-solving, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

Discounted train travel

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driver's license and be a UK resident.
• Mechanical knowledge with breakdown skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend and repair vehicle breakdowns on the road.
• Complete accurate breakdown records and paperwork.
• Work within health and safety regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Breakdown Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Education

Level 2 Mechanic Qualification

Job description

Welcome to First Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our engineering teams are working at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing your engineering know-how. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to attend and repair vehicle (bus) breakdowns on the road, carry out change overs & minor repairs on the roadside.

Key Accountabilities

1. Attend and repair breakdowns
2. Carry out change overs & minor repairs on the roadside
3. Booking out parts when required
4. Working within health and safety regulations
5. Deliver a high standard of repair/temp repair to get bus back to depot
6. Ensure an effective working relationship with staff
7. Complete accurate breakdown records, keeping paperwork up to date and filled in correctly
8. Carry out any other duties that may be deemed suitable by the engineering manager

About you

1. Do you hold a valid UK driver's licence?
2. Are you a UK resident and can you prove RtW?
3. You must have mechanical knowledge with Breakdown skills and experience.
4. You must have at minimum a level 2 mechanic qualification.
5. You do not have to hold a PCV licence, but that would be advantageous; we will help you obtain it if not.

Shifts: Rotating 5 over 7, early shift and late weekends to cover

Hourly rate: £14.41

Rewards & Benefits

1. Free travel on our buses for you and your family
2. First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
3. Discounted train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
4. Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
5. Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.