Mechanical Engineer Required

3 weeks ago


Colchester Essex, United Kingdom Firstbus Full time €22

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 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).
Vehicle fault diagnostics, servicing and repairs in accordance with First Bus Standard Engineering Operating Procedures
To fully comply with all HS&E legislation along with Group Policies
The shift is a 5 day out of 7 on a rota.
Hourly Rate - £22.01 per hour Mon-Fri, £23.01 per hour Sat-Sun
Working Shift Patterns

~5 days out of 7 on a rotating shift including evenings and weekends.

A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard of 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
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. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
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.



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