Join First Bus as an Area Mobile Technician 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.

The Area Mobile Technician role will be the focal point in the garages for technical issues and diagnostic problems, forming the interface between engineers and the Engineering Director, and will be responsible for diagnostics, repairs and advice on engines, gearboxes, axles. Mobile Technicians will assist sites in carrying out work normally completed by contractors where possible. At times you may be required to assist with training and to carryout investigations.

Chelmsford garage will be the base location for administrative purposes however this is a fully mobile role with extensive travel requirements. There may be extensive periods of training requiring overnight stays within the UK, including NI.

 Main Responsibilities:

• To be a point of contact for in-depth engineering fault finding and repairs on specific vehicle types.
• To assist sites when they are working with a reduced headcount.
• To assist sites with long term/heavy work to reduce reliance on external contractors
• Carry out diagnostic tests on a wide range of company vehicles and equipment.
• Advise the Engineering Manager on technical issues within the garage.
• Draft reports on the performance and failure of engines, gearboxes, axles, electrics for the Engineering Director.
• Carry out projects/trials on behalf of the Engineering Director
• Develop and foster good working relationships with engineers and other grades.
• Develop and maintain effective communication and relationships with chassis and body manufacturers, DVSA

 Essential Criteria:

• Minimum qualification of NVQ3 standard, with a view to being trained to level 4
• Comprehensive understanding of engines, diagnostic equipment, and its applications.
• In depth technical knowledge of major components fitted to Company fleet.
• Full understanding/appreciation of the terms and condition of the Company Operating Licence.
• Willingness to adapt and update skills and attend training courses.

  Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to prioritise own workload and engineers to meet requirements.
• Flexibility to change priorities and resources quickly to meet the needs of the garage.
• Promotes shared values and has the ability to get the best out of others whilst participating fully.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective listening and questioning to check understanding.
• Works to understand customer needs to meet and exceed expectations.

 Hours of work:

• The Mobile Technician will be required to work a range of shifts in line with the particular needs of the garages.
• The working week runs from Sunday to Saturday and comprises of 39 hours, rest days will be rostered each week. Rosters may include some weekend and bank holiday work where required.

Rewards & Benefits

• First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as: Argos, Tesco, Sainsburys, Asda
• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Trans Pennine Express, Hull Trains
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares

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.

Ready to take the wheel in this exciting journey? Send in your CV and join us in ensuring the reliability of our Public Service Vehicles. Let's drive change together!

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