Skilled Engineer

First Bus; Broadland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public transport company in Norwich seeks a Skilled Engineer to diagnose, service, and repair vehicles. Applicants should have a minimum Level 3 NVQ and a valid driving licence, with the ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively. The position offers a range of benefits including free travel for the employee and family, a pension scheme, and health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Free travel for you and your family

Discount scheme for high street brands

Discounted train travel

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health benefits including virtual GP appointments

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent required.
• Ability to multi-skill within an engineering environment.
• Full driving licence essential; PCV licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle diagnostics, servicing, and repairs.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation.
• Maintain and develop technical skills as needed.

Skills

Vehicle fault diagnostics

Servicing and repairs

Effective communication

Multi-skilling

Flexible working

Education

Level 3 NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Skilled Engineer

Location: Norwich

Hours: 39 per week, 5 days out of 7 on a rota including weekends

Hourly Rate: £19.73 per hour

About the role

• Vehicle fault diagnostics, servicing and repairs in accordance with First Bus Standard Engineering Operating Procedures
• To fully comply with all HS&E legislation along with Group Policies
• To fully comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain and develop technical skills as required

We'll provide your overalls and all the tools and equipment needed.

About you

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds Level 1&2)
• Ability to multi-skill within an Engineering Environment
• A flexible approach to working hours
• An aptitude to develop others within the Engineering Team
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and superiors
• A PCV licence is desirable, a full driving licence is essential

Rewards & Benefits

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

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it, which is why we offer Simply Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

Ready to take the wheel in this exciting journey? Send in your CV and join us in ensuring the reliability of our Public Service Vehicles. Let's drive change together!

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