Position: Shunter

Location: Bath Weston Island Depot

Working Hours: 40 per week, 5 over 7 days - late shifts

Hourly Rate: £13.58

Welcome to First Bus Engineering

Hello. 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

We are currently seeking a Shunter (late shift) to join the busy team in our Bath Depot. We'll provide your PPE and equipment needed to get the job done. 

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be:

• Fuelling, parking and shunting vehicles
• Move vehicles to and from other depots and take vehicles to chassis wash and Mot
• Collect parts from other depots when required
• Maintain the yard area, toilets and assisting with any other cleaning duites
• If you are successful, you will be trained how to use the depot forklift

About you 

• Must hold a full UK driving licence
• At least 6 months of cleaning experience
• Experience of using hand tools and cleaning equipment
• You must have a right to work in the UK
• A PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it

Benefits package

• 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 wellbeing 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.

Interested? Apply today!

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