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 - Roadside Recovery Assistant

Do you have a keen interest in mechanics, perhaps a level 2 SVQ?

This role can offer great learning and development for someone looking to further their career in engineering.

The role of the Roadside Recovery Assistant is to attend and repair vehicle breakdowns on the road, so great if you have a background in mechanics, enjoy driving and want to learn more.

It's an important role within our depot with great progression opportunities.

Key Accountabilities

• Attend and repair bus breakdowns
• Booking out parts from Stores when required
• Deliver a high standard of repair/temp repair to get our buses back to the depot
• Complete accurate breakdown records, keeping paperwork up to date and correctly completed
• Carry out any other duties that may be deemed suitable by the engineering manager

Location: Blantyre, G72 0LA

Working Hours: 38 hours per week - 5 days over 7 - day shift and back shift

Hourly Rate: £12.86 p/h - £25,411 p/a

About you 

• Are you familiar with mechanical repair techniques and the use of diagnostic equipment?
• You must hold a valid UK driving license
• A PCV Licence is advantageous, not essential, we will help you gain this
• DO you have great attention to detail and a willingness to learn?
• Are you a UK resident?

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. 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.