Vehicle Technician

First Group; Bristol; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public transport is seeking a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Technician to join its dynamic engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge bus technology and contribute to the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet. You'll be responsible for diagnosing vehicle issues, conducting repairs, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. The company values ongoing development and provides a supportive environment for your career growth. With attractive benefits like free travel for you and your family, discounted train travel, and a focus on wellbeing, this position promises a fulfilling and rewarding career path.

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

Discount scheme for family and friends

Discounted train travel

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV/LGV, car or van mechanical environment.
• Full cat B license required; PCV license can be supported.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicle faults and carry out servicing.
• Attend on-road breakdowns and perform vehicle road testing.

Skills

Diagnose vehicle faults

Vehicle repairs

PCV Mechanical, Electrical & Body Repair Skills

Basic gas and electric welding

Use of diagnostic equipment

Education

NVQ level 3 in Mechanics or Engineering

City & Guilds level I & II

Tools

Handheld data capture devices

Brake rolling road testers

Hydraulic vehicle lifts

Diagnostic equipment

Electric and pneumatic hand tools

Job description

Welcome to First Bus Engineering

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.

If you have an NVQ level 3 in Mechanics or Engineering with proven experience as a Mechanical & Electrical Technician, why not express your interest today by registering your profile against this vacancy, and we'll take your career to the next level.

About the role

The successful Mechanical & Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following duties:

• Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement.
• Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
• Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using handheld data capture devices if applicable.
• Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries.
• Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.
• PCV Mechanical, Electrical & Body Repair Skills required.

Salary

• £18.70 per hour + Saturday Premiums

Working Shift Pattern

• Wednesday – Saturday 0600 - 1600hrs
• 38hrs p/w
• Holidays: 20 days

About you

• Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level I & 2) with proven on-the-job experience in any HGV/LGV, car or van mechanical environment.
• Must have full cat B license.
• PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it.
• Are you fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle systems including engines, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, drive trains, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, cooling systems and basic auto electrics?
• Are you fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment including brake rolling road testers, tracking gauges, hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurised oil and waste systems, battery chargers and starters, trolley jacks, scaffolding, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, digital smoke readers, headlamp alignment testers, hydraulic jacks and testing equipment, drilling machines, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders and general portable equipment (i.e. air guns, drills, electric and pneumatic hand tools etc.)?
• Have you working experience with all relevant diagnostic equipment including hydraulic flow meters, air, and vacuum gauges, multi meters, temperature gauges, micrometres, Vernier gauges, engine and gearbox laptop testing equipment?
• Do you possess the basic skills in gas and electric welding, burning, and basic body repairs?

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. 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 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.

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