Skilled Mechanic

2 weeks ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom First Bus Full time £2,000 - £44,078 per year

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 - Skilled Mechanic (Nightshift)
£2000 new recruit JOINING BONUS
We are looking for a fully qualified Skilled Mechanic with previous experience and knowledge of PCV/HGV vehicles. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good salary and great benefits (see below). We'll also provide your overalls and the tools and equipment needed.

As a nightshift
Skilled Mechanic
at our Scotstoun depot, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults, servicing, and replacing parts as needed
  • Identifying issues accurately and recommending the correct method of repair and parts required
  • Performing routine inspections and servicing using handheld data capture devices (where applicable)
  • Attending roadside breakdowns and supporting vehicle recoveries
  • Road-testing vehicles to confirm issues or check work after repairs

Location:
Scotstoun Depot

Working Hours:
37 hours per week - nightshifts 21:00 - 07:00 (1 weekend in 3)

Hourly Rate:
£22.91 p/h - £44078 p/a +
£2000 new recruit JOINING BONUS
About You

  • Do you have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification as a mechanic and experience working on HGV, bus or coach?
  • A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
  • Do you have a valid UK driver's licence?
  • Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered (HGV)
  • Do you have vehicle/auto electrical experience/knowledge?
  • Right to Work in the UK

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
  • Discounted 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.

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