Vehicle Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading bus operator as a Mechanical & Electrical Technician, where you will be at the forefront of bus technology. This role offers the opportunity to diagnose and repair vehicles, ensuring they run smoothly and safely. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll receive support in gaining essential qualifications like the PCV license. Enjoy a range of benefits, including free travel for you and your family, and a focus on your physical and mental wellbeing. Be part of a dynamic team that values innovation and excellence in engineering.

Benefits

Free travel on buses for you and your family

Discount scheme with over 3,000 offers

£6 all-day train travel for family

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work scheme

Health-promotion initiatives

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must have a full Cat B license and welding experience preferable.
• Conversant with vehicle systems including engines and braking systems.
• Experience with diagnostic equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs and servicing.
• Perform routine vehicle examinations and road testing.
• Specify repair methods and parts needed for vehicle faults.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicle faults

PCV Mechanical repair skills

Welding experience

Understanding of vehicle systems

Operating workshop equipment

Using diagnostic equipment

Education

Minimum level 3 NVQ standard

City & Guilds level I & II

Tools

Handheld data capture devices

Brake rolling road testers

Hydraulic vehicle lifts

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Job description

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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.

About the role

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

1. Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement.
2. Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
3. Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using handheld data capture devices if applicable.
4. Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.
5. PCV Mechanical repair skills required. An understanding of electrics would be of benefit but not essential.

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

Location

- Ravenhill

Hourly Rate

- £17.00 per hour

Working Shift Patterns

• 39 hours per week
• Sunday to Thursday 06:00-14:30 week 1, 14:00-22:30 week 2

About you

• Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level I & 2)
• Must have full Cat B license.
• Welding experience is preferable.
• 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)?
• Do you have experience with all relevant diagnostic equipment including hydraulic flow meters, air and vacuum gauges, multimeters, temperature gauges, micrometers, Vernier gauges, engine and gearbox laptop testing equipment?
• Are you willing to attend vehicle manufacturer product training courses, DVSA vehicle inspection training, and specialist vehicle recovery training as required? This may involve an overnight stay. Are you committed to achieving your career goals?

Benefits include:

• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
• First Xclusives discount scheme with over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
• Pension scheme and opportunity to buy discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme

We focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We offer a range of health-promotion initiatives and 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.