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.

About the role

You will work in collaboration with the depot leadership team, enhance vehicle safety and reliability while reducing costs by diagnosing and addressing vehicle defect trends, and implementing corrective actions. As the shift technician, you will conduct vehicle diagnostics, repairs, inspections, servicing, and parts replacement in line with central Engineering Standards and Operating Procedures.  Your role is to also provide supervisory support for the engineering function in the absence of the Engineering Supervisor. Therefore, a certain level of flexibility with working hours and readiness to operate across the South Yorkshire business as needed is imperative. 

Main responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Vehicle fault diagnostics and repair including mechanical, electrical, body, whilst carrying out inspections and servicing.
• Support the management team to improve fleet safety, reliability, presentation and reduce costs
• Manage breakdown calls, carryout roadside assistance & road testing of vehicles ensuring minimal disruption to service delivery.
• Ensure accurate records are kept especially VOR log, wheel retorque log, 14-day tyre check sheet, fuel and oil leak check sheet, Inspection sheets, servicing sheets and parts booking sheet.
• To provide guidance to other staff as required to include apprentice mentoring.
• Undertake audits

Working shifts: 3 week rotations, multiple shifts consisting of earlys and lates (will explain in detail at interview stage).

About you 

• You must have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (City & Guilds level 1 & 2)
• You must have working experience in either bus or coach, HGV/PSV mechanics
• You will have a valid UK drivers licence and have an ability to obtain your PCV licence (First Bus will help with this).
• You must be willing to undertake management training as provided by First Bus.
• You must be a UK resident 
• Must be willing to undertake a drugs & alcohol test.

 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
• £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.

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.