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

We are looking for a motivated Steam Cleaner to join our team in Huddersfield on a permanent basis who will ensure and continually improve the cleanliness and appearance of our fleet of vehicles. Reporting to the Workshop Manager, your daily role will be to perform minor vehicle repairs, steam cleaning tasks, wheel prep – including painting, fuelling, parking and other general duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mot chassis and engine cleaning in line with depot schedule
• Minor vehicle repairs.
• Servicing tasks.
• Fuelling, washing and cleaning Fleet of buses.

Pay-rate: £12.00 p/hour

Working shifts: to be discussed at interview

About you

• Basic vehicle mechanical & electrical knowledge would be advantageous.
• To attend a specific training course on ‘Assessing the roadside situation' accredited by the Institute of Vehicle Recover
• To attend relevant training courses, this may involve an overnight stay.
• Must be a UK resident.
• At least 6 months of cleaning experience
• Knowledge of the working of the bus wash would be an advantage
• Must have a clean standard UK driving licence. A PCV licence is desirable but not essential, we will offer the training if not.

 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. 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.