Vehicle Examiner

4 weeks ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

About 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're investing in state-of-the-art new buses, and in the workshops and people that service them.

About the Role

The Vehicle Examiner is responsible for ensuring the delivery of effective and efficient examination standards within the examination team under their control, in accordance with Central Engineering Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Leadership and motivation of the Vehicle Examination Team.
  • Carrying out Maintenance and Safety Audits.
  • Compliance with all HS&E legislation and Group policies.
  • Compliance with all relevant Engineering SOPs.
  • Providing guidance to other staff as required.

Requirements

  • A 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 and annual test.
  • Familiarity with the safe operation of workshop equipment, including hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurised oil and waste systems, and general portable equipment.
  • Willingness to attend underpinning training opportunities, such as NC in Supervisory Management and Engineering, and Corporate Membership of IRTE.
  • A full PCV licence.
  • Flexibility in respect to working hours and job roles.

Rewards and Benefits

  • 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, and 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 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 and 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.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.


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