We are looking for an Auto Electrician to join us our engineering team at our Stoke-on-Trent, Adderley Green depot.

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of Engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this Electrician position could just be the job for you!

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

About the role

• Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
• Carry out vehicle servicing in accordance with central engineering SOPs.
• Be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems including engine management, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, electronic braking, suspension, electronic destinations, multiplex wiring systems and E.C.U.
• Be fully familiar with all relevant diagnostic equipment including multi meters, temperature gauges, micrometers, vernier gauges and E.C.U. diagnostic computer equipment.

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

About you

• Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds level 1 & 2).
• Must be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
• Do you hold a valid UK drivers licence?

Working hours: 39hrs p/w 

• Monday to Friday / Tuesday to Saturday alternating shifts (06:00 – 14:00/14:00 – 22:00)

Hourly pay: £17.50 + £5,000.00 Joining Bonus

• Overtime pay rate: £24.24 p/h

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
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• 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!