PSV/HGV Mechanical Technician

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 vehicle mechanics with proven experience as a technician that has worked on either buses, coaches, trucks/HGVs, why not express your interest today by registering your profile against this vacancy, and we'll take your engineering skills to the next level.

For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good hourly pay rate and great rewards benefits (see below).

About the role

The successful 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.

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

Hourly rate: £19.00 p/hr

Working Shift Patterns are earlys and lates, alternating, with some weekend working.
• 37 hrs p/w
• 06:00 - 14:00/ 12:00 - 20:00 (overtime as required is paid time a half)

About you
• Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City Guilds level I 2)
• 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?
• You will need 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 willing to go the extra mile to achieve your career goals? If yes, to the above, then we would love to hear from you.

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 well-being at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it, which is why we offer Simply 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 and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

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