Technician Trainee

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading bus operator and kickstart your engineering career as a Trainee Technician. This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge bus technology and the opportunity to progress your skills through ongoing training. You'll work on improving vehicle reliability, learn to diagnose faults, and carry out repairs under expert guidance. Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters growth and development, with benefits including free travel for you and your family, discounts, and comprehensive well-being support. If you're eager to learn and passionate about vehicles, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free travel for you and family

Discount schemes

Pension

Share purchase options

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ standard is essential.
• Hold a Cat B licence and full UK drivers' licence.

Responsibilities

• Learning to diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs and servicing.
• Attending on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicle faults

Vehicle repairs and servicing

Basic welding skills

Safe operation of workshop equipment

Experience with diagnostic equipment

Education

Level 2 NVQ standard

Tools

Handheld data capture devices

Diagnostic tools

Workshop equipment (e.g., brake testers)

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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

If you're a Level 2 NVQ Trainee (Mechanical/Electrical) Technician, or someone looking to progress into heavy vehicles, then this opportunity might be right for you. We offer ongoing training and development into NVQ Level 3 and beyond, including IMI Level 3 HV training.

Your initial 18 months will include project work on improving vehicle type reliability, followed by NVQ Level 3 training with our training provider at Reaseheath College. To be considered, a Cat B licence is essential; Cat D is preferred, but we will offer training for this.

The successful Trainee (Mechanical/Electrical) Technician will be responsible for:

1. Learning how to diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement.
2. Learning how to diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct repair methods and parts.
3. Carrying out vehicle servicing and routine examinations using handheld data capture devices if applicable.
4. Carrying out basic parts replacement in line with structured projects.
5. Attending on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries with a senior team member.
6. Carrying out vehicle road testing to identify defects or after repairs with a senior team member.

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

Hourly pay rate: £15 p/h (paid weekly)

About you

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ standard is essential.
• Hold a Cat B licence? (essential)
• PCV licence isn't essential; we support gaining it.
• Hold a full UK drivers' licence? (essential)
• Experience with or working towards overhaul and repair of vehicle systems including engines, gearboxes, drive trains, air systems, hydraulic systems, brakes, steering, suspension, cooling, and basic electrics.
• Experience with or working towards safe operation of workshop equipment like brake testers, lifts, pressurised systems, battery chargers, jacks, scaffolding, pressure washers, diagnostic tools, welding, and body repairs.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment such as flow meters, gauges, multimeters, testing laptops, etc.
• Basic skills in gas and electric welding, burning, and body repairs.
• Willing to attend manufacturer product training, DVSA vehicle inspection, and recovery training, possibly involving overnight stays.

Benefits include free travel for you and family, discount schemes, train travel discounts, pension, share purchase options, enhanced maternity/paternity pay, cycle scheme, and support for physical and mental well-being with 24/7 Employee Assistance.