Vehicle Maintenance Specialist
3 weeks ago
Welcome to First Bus Engineering, where we're at the forefront of bus technology. Our mechanical and engineering teams are working tirelessly to invest in state-of-the-art new buses and the workshops and people that service them.
About the RoleThe successful Mechanical and Electrical Technician will be responsible for diagnosing and carrying out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement. They will also diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
- Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement.
- Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
- Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using handheld data capture devices if applicable.
- Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries.
- Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent.
- Full Cat B license.
- PCV licence is not essential, but we can support you in gaining it.
We'll provide your overalls and all the specialist tools and equipment needed. Salary: £44,000, plus £3,000 joining bonus. Working Shift Patterns: Day Shifts (to be further discussed at interview stage).
About YouWe're looking for someone who is fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle systems, including engines, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, drive trains, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, and basic auto electrics.
You will also need to be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment, including brake rolling road testers, tracking gauges, hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurised oil and waste systems, battery chargers and starters, trolley jacks, scaffolding, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, digital smoke readers, headlamp alignment testers, hydraulic jacks and testing equipment, drilling machines, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders, and general portable equipment.
You will also need to have working experience with all relevant diagnostic equipment, including hydraulic flow meters, air, and vacuum gauges, multi meters, temperature gauges, micrometres, Vernier gauges, engine and gearbox laptop testing equipment.
We offer a range of benefits, including free travel on our buses for you and your family, First Xclusives discount scheme, £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.
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. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
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