Senior Vehicle Examiner

2 weeks ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom First Bus Full time

**Location: Sheffield - Olive Grove Depot.**

**Reporting to: Foreman/Engineering Manager**

**Hourly rate: £17.92p/h ( 40hrs p/w, 5/7 Shift pattern, including weekends.)**

The purpose of the Senior Vehicle Examiner is to ensure the delivery of effective and efficient examination standards within the examination team under their control in accordance with Central Engineering Standard Operating Procedures.

**Welcome to First Bus Engineering**

Hello. 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 knowhow. We will support your ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.

**Main Areas of Responsibility**
- Leadership and Motivation of the Vehicle Examination Team.
- To carry out Maintenance and Safety Audits.
- To fully comply with all HS & E legislation along with Group policies.
- To fully comply with all relevant Engineering SOPs.
- To provide guidance to other staff as required.

**About you**
- Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds level 1 & 2).
- Must be aware of the VOSA standards for both the categorisation of defects (Spot checks/enforcement) and annual test.
- Are you fully 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 (i.e. air guns, drills, electric and pneumatic hand tools etc) as required?
- Will you attend appropriate 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?
- Are you in the possession of, or willing to obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required?
- Are you willing to show flexibility in respect to working hours and job roles to ensure that commitments are fulfilled?

***Rewards & Benefits**
- We offer Simply Health & Smart 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, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
- Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc.
- Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
- Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
- Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
- First Bus University Program to help you develop your career
- Refer A Friend Bonus Scheme paying up to £3,000

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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