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

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of mechanics repairing our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this shift mechanic position could just be the job for you! We'd love to hear from if you have a Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent in vehicle mechanics or engineering. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good hourly pay-rate and great rewards & benefits (see below).

The successful bus Mechanic will be responsible for the following duties:

• Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement
• Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used
• Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using hand held data capture devices if applicable
• Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries
• Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.

Hourly Rate

• £18.05 p/h + £2,000 JOINING BONUS

Working Shift Pattern

• Working 5 out of 7 days a week, Plus 1 weekend in 6
• Monday - Friday 06:00 - 14:00,  07:00 -15:00, 08:00 - 16:00, and 10:00 - 18:00
• Saturday & Sunday 06:00 - 12:30pm

 About you

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to multi-skill within an Engineering Environment
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Must be a UK resident.
• A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
• Experience of working with buses, trucks, HGV/PSV, or coaches would be an advantage
• A basic electrical understanding is essential

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, 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.

 Please also note that all successful applicants are subject to background vetting checks before commencing within the business.