Vehicle Technician

First Bus; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bus operator in Weston-super-Mare is seeking a skilled Vehicle Technician to enhance vehicle maintenance capabilities. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles while ensuring compliance with regulations. Competitive pay rates include a £3,000 joining bonus and comprehensive rewards like health benefits, discounted travel, and flexible working. Applicants must hold a Level 3 NVQ and a valid UK driving licence. Apply now to join a supportive engineering team.

Benefits

Simply Health & Smart Health benefits

Discounted train travel and free bus pass

Cycle to work scheme

20 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working

Qualifications

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and superiors.
• A valid UK driving licence; PCV licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement.
• Carry out vehicle road testing to identify specific vehicle defects.
• Comply with all HSE legislation and Group Policies.

Skills

Multi-skill within an Engineering Environment

Effective communication

Diagnosing vehicle faults

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 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 – Vehicle Technician

£3,000 new recruit Joining Bonus!!!

Join us as a skilled Vehicle Technician at our Western‑Super‑Mare depot and we'll take your engineering 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. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good hourly payrate and great rewards & benefits (see below); we’ll also provide all your overalls and the basic tools and equipment needed.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair
• To fully comply with all HSE legislation along with Group Policies
• To fully comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain and develop technical skills as required

Location: Weston‑super‑Mare

Salary: £22.05 p/h – £44,730.80 p/a + overtime + £3,000 new recruit Joining Bonus!

Working Hours: Day shifts (details to be discussed at interview stage)

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
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and superiors
• A valid UK driving licence
• A PCV licence is desirable; ability to obtain a PCV licence is essential

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash‑back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support.
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high‑street brands and supermarkets etc.
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months of service as well as a free bus pass.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares.
• Enhanced maternity / paternity pay.
• Flexible working.

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain 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.