Join us as a skilled engineer 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

• The main role of this position is maintaining our fleet of vehicles at Colchester to the highest standard, carrying out fault diagnosis, vehicle safety inspections, breakdowns and preventive maintenance. 
• The successful applicant will be trained how to use the depot forklift. 
• To fully comply with all HS&E legislation along with Group Policies
• To fully comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain and develop technical skills as required

We'll provide your overalls and all the tools and equipment needed.

Location: Colchester

Hourly Rate: £23.01

Working Shift Patterns: 39 hours per week, working 5 days over 7

About you

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds Level 1&2)
• Ability to multi-skill within an Engineering Environment
• A flexible approach to working hours
• An aptitude to develop others within the Engineering Team
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and superiors
• A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential

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, 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.