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.

Join us as a Roadside Service Assistant (Nightshift) at our Leeds - Bramley depot 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.

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

About The Role

At First Bus, every journey starts with our people. Behind the scenes, our skilled engineering teams make sure our fleet is safe, reliable, and ready to keep communities moving. Now we're looking for a Roadside Service Team Member to join our team based at our Leeds – Bramley depot. 

As a Roadside Service Assistant, your main responsibilities will be:

• To carry out minor vehicle repairs to defined quality standards to keep our fleet moving
• Carrying out routine vehicle servicing in line with our standard operating procedures
• To attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries
• To ensure all parts are booked out from stores using the correct procedure
• To adhere to good housekeeping practices including general tidiness in the workshop and the return of all tools and equipment to their designated place.
• Taking part in training and development to grow your skills
• Working with full PPE and overalls provided

Location: Leeds – Bramley

Working Pattern: Nightshift 10pm-6am, 37 hours over 5 days

Hourly Rate: £14.17 per hour

About You

• Do you have a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e City & Guilds level 1 & 2)?
• Are you familiar with the safe operation of workshop equipment including, hydraulic vehicle lifts, battery chargers and starters, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, drilling machine, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders and general portable equipment (i.e. air guns, drills, electric and pneumatic hand tools etc)?
• Do you hold a valid UK drivers licence?
• Do you have, or are capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required?
• Are you a UK resident?

 Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart 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, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup 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.

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.