Skilled Mechanic

First Bus; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus operator is seeking a Skilled Mechanic to maintain their fleet at Kings Lynn. The role involves vehicle safety inspections, fault diagnosis, and preventive maintenance. Applicants should have a minimum Level 3 NVQ or equivalent and be able to communicate effectively. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £19.33 and a range of benefits supporting both physical and mental wellbeing.

Benefits

Simply Health & Smart Health benefits

Discounted train travel

Free onsite parking

Up to 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent required.
• Ability to develop skills in an engineering setting.
• Communication skills to interact with team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet vehicles to the highest standard.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and safety inspections.
• Comply with health and safety legislation and procedures.

Skills

Multi-skilling within an Engineering Environment

Effective communication

Ability to develop others

Education

Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to First Bus Engineering. We’re one of the country’s largest bus operators and our engineering teams are at the forefront of bus technology. Nationwide, we are investing in state‑of‑the‑art new buses, workshops and people to service them. A First Bus depot is the perfect environment to grow your engineering know‑how, and we will support your ongoing development and provide a clear career path.

About the role - Skilled Mechanic

Join us as a skilled engineer and take your engineering skills to the next level. If you’re ready for an exciting journey in vehicle maintenance, apply today with your updated CV. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you’ll earn a good hourly pay rate and great rewards & benefits.

• The main role of this position is maintaining our fleet of vehicles at Kings Lynn to the highest standard, carrying out fault diagnosis, vehicle safety inspections, breakdowns and preventive maintenance.
• The successful applicant will be trained how to use the depot forklift.
• 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 the tools and equipment needed.

Location

Kings Lynn (there may be an occasional requirement to work at our partner depot in Norwich).

Hourly Rate

£19.33

Working Hours

39 hours per week – 5 over 7 days.

About you

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or 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; the ability to obtain a PCV licence is essential.

Rewards & Benefits

• Health is important to us – we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost. This includes cash‑back benefits across optical & dental, virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice. Our EAP provision offers 24‑hr, 365‑day mental health support.
• We are committed to your financial wellbeing, offering a platform with many discounts on high‑street brands and supermarkets.
• Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months of service, plus a free bus pass.
• Free onsite parking and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Up to 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and a chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares.

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. 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 your differences. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring 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.