Skilled Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the bus sector is seeking skilled engineers to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to enhance your mechanical skills in a supportive environment, with opportunities for ongoing development and a clear career path. You will be involved in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards. With competitive hourly rates and additional training leading to pay increases, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community while enjoying benefits like free travel for you and your family. If you're ready for an exciting journey in engineering, apply today!

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

First Xclusives discount scheme

Discounted train travel

Pension scheme

Discounted First Group shares

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ standard in mechanics required.
• Proven work experience in bus & coach, HGV/LGV, or car garages.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle fault diagnostics, servicing, and repairs.
• Comply with HS&E legislation and Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Mechanical Skills

Vehicle Fault Diagnostics

Communication Skills

Multi-Skilling

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Mechanics

City & Guilds Level 1&2

Tools

Tools and Equipment

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We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our mechanical/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.

Join us as a skilled engineer and we'll take your mechanical skills to the next level. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in vehicle maintenance and make a meaningful impact in our community, apply today with your updated CV.

About the role

• Vehicle fault diagnostics, servicing, and repairs in accordance with FirstBus 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
• The shift is a 5-day out of 7 on a rota.

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

Hourly Rate

• £18.00 p/h (Overtime paid at time and a quarter)
• If you have a PCV licence, you would also be entitled to an additional 20p per hour from day 1.
• We offer additional training which leads to additional pay. This effectively would increase your salary by up to £5k once 10 training modules are completed. Each module you complete increases your hourly wage by 20p.

Working Shift Patterns

• 5 days out of 7

About you

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds Level 1&2) in mechanics, and proven work experience in either bus & coach, HGV/LGV, cars, or van garages.
• 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; ability to obtain PCV licence is essential
• Benefits include free travel on our buses for you and your family, First Xclusives discount scheme, £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on various rail services, pension scheme, opportunity to buy discounted First Group shares, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

We prioritize physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognize that anyone can be affected by 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.