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Night shift Bus Mechanic

Night shift Bus Mechanic

First BusGlasgow
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

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

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of HGV / PSV / bus mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses? If yes, then this Shift Mechanic position could just be the job for you! It offers technical up-skilling and career progression.

The successful bus mechanic will be responsible for the following duties :

  • 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 hand held 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.

Working hours : Alternating shifts

  • Night shift pay-rate : £22.91
  • Shift hours - 19 : 00 - 10 : 00 am

    • WE OFFER A £2,000 JOINING BONUS!

    About you

  • Do you have at minimum a Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent qualification as a HGV / PSV or bus mechanic and experience working on HG, bus or coach?
  • Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
  • 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?

    • 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.

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