Shift PSV / HGV Bus Mechanic

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of HGV/PSV/bus mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses? If yes, then this Shift Mechanic position could just be the job for you! It offers technical up-skilling and career progression.

The successful bus mechanic 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 hand held 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.

Do you have at minimum a Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent qualification as a HGV/PSV or bus mechanic and experience working on HG, bus or coach?

-Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?

-A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)

-Do you have a valid UK driver's licence?

-Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered (HGV)

-Do you have vehicle/auto electrical experience/knowledge?

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.

Working hours: Alternating shifts

Day shifts pay-rate: £18.05

-06:00 - 14:00

Night shifts pay-rate: £20.17

-20:00 - 06:00

WE OFFER A £2,000 JOINING BONUS!, First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from 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 chance to buy discounted First Group shares

-Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental well-being 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.