Shift Vehicle Electrician (Nights)

First Bus; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

First Bus is seeking a Shift Vehicle Electrician for their Olive Grove Depot in Sheffield. This role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle electrical systems, requiring a Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent. The position offers competitive pay, career progression, and various employee benefits, including free travel for you and your family.

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

Discounts on high street and leisure brands

Discounted train travel for you and your family

Pension scheme with share purchase options

Cycle to work scheme

Simply Health plan for wellbeing

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must possess at least a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent.
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems and workshop equipment.
• Ability to obtain a full PCV license and forklift truck license if required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose vehicle faults and determine repair methods.
• Perform vehicle servicing and repairs on electrical systems.
• Use diagnostic tools like multimeters and E.C.U. computers.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicle faults

Repairing vehicle electrical systems

Using diagnostic equipment

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to First Bus Engineering

We are one of the country's largest bus operators, and our engineering teams are at the forefront of bus technology. We are investing in state-of-the-art new buses, workshops, and our people who service them. A First Bus depot provides an ideal environment for you to grow your engineering skills. We support your ongoing development and offer clear career progression.

About the role

We are seeking a Shift Vehicle Electrician to join us at our Olive Grove Depot in Sheffield. If you want to be part of an energetic team of engineers and maintenance staff working on our fleet of vehicles, this Electrician position could be perfect for you!

We welcome applications from individuals with at least a Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds levels 1 & 2) with proven on-the-job experience. If you are ex-military with an apprenticeship in engineering or an experienced engineer seeking a transition, we would love to hear from you.

• Diagnose vehicle faults and determine the appropriate repair methods and parts.
• Perform vehicle servicing.
• Be fully familiar with the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems, including engine management, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, electronic braking, suspension, electronic destinations, multiplex wiring systems, and E.C.U.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as multimeters, temperature gauges, micrometers, vernier gauges, and E.C.U. diagnostic computers.

We will provide your PPE and overalls.

We offer visa sponsorship for qualified skilled and experienced HGV/PSV mechanical engineers in the Sheffield region.

Hourly pay rate: £21.50 per hour

Working Shift Patterns:

• 18:00 - 06:00
• 4 days on, 4 days off

About you

• Possess at least a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent (e.g., City & Guilds levels 1 & 2).
• Be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
• Possess or be capable of obtaining a full PCV license and forklift truck license if required.

Rewards & Benefits

• Free travel on our buses for you and your family.
• First Xclusives discount scheme with over 3,000 offers on high street and leisure brands.
• Discounted train travel for you and your family on various train services.
• Pension scheme and the opportunity to buy discounted First Group shares.
• Cycle to work scheme.

We prioritize physical and mental wellbeing through our Simply Health plan, offering cashback benefits, virtual GP appointments, and health advice at no cost to you. You also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme 24/7.

At First Bus, we value diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, believing that diverse thinking and experiences benefit our customers, communities, and staff. We are committed to being an inclusive employer.

If you're interested, please apply today!