Vehicle Examiner

2 months ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom First Bus Full time
About the Role

The Vehicle Examiner is a key position within our engineering team, responsible for ensuring the delivery of effective and efficient examination standards. This role requires strong leadership and motivational skills to lead the Vehicle Examination Team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out Maintenance and Safety Audits to ensure compliance with Central Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Lead the Vehicle Examination Team to achieve high standards of examination and maintenance.
  • Provide guidance and support to other staff as required.
  • Ensure full compliance with all HS&E legislation and Group policies.
  • Comply with all relevant Engineering SOPs.
Requirements
  • Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification certificate and working experience in the role.
  • Awareness of the DVSA standards for both the categorisation of defects (Spot checks/enforcement) and annual test.
  • Conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment, including hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurised oil and waste systems, battery chargers and starters, trolley jacks, scaffolding, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, headlamp alignment tester, hydraulic jacks and testing equipment, drilling machine, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders and general portable equipment.
  • Willingness to attend underpinning training opportunities, such as NC in Supervisory Management and Engineering and/or Corporate Membership of IRTE, and to complete them to the suitable standard within an agreed timescale.
  • Full PCV licence.
  • Flexibility in respect to working hours and job roles to ensure that commitments are fulfilled.
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.
About Us

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.

We welcome applications from all and 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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