Vehicle Technician
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Role Overview & Responsibilities
Vehicle Technician
Olive Grove Depot
£16.02 p/h
Welcome to First Bus Engineering
Hello. We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and ourengineering 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 FirstBus depot is the perfect environment to continue growing yourengineering knowhow. We will supportyour ongoing development and provide a career path to follow.
About the role
Working as part of a team, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties:
- To perform vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, servicing, repairs and MOT preparations, to all types of Public Service Vehicles, to a high standard and adhering to FirstEngineering Standard Operating Procedures.
- To comply with HS&E Legislation in line with Group Policies
- To comply with all other relevant Engineering SOPs
- To maintain and continually develop your technical skills in line with business change
- To work on a shift rota, five over seven days
About you
- A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (ie City & Guilds Level 1 & 2)
- An ability to multi-skill within an EngineeringEnvironment
- A flexible approach to working hours
- The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
- A full B class licence is essential, and a PSV licence would be desirable. If you do not hold
A PCV licence isn't essential, we can support you in gaining it.
Rewards & Benefits
- First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as: Argos, Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys
- Free travel on our buses for you and your family
- £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Trans Pennine Express, Hull Trains
- Up to 6 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at FirstBus. 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 you application.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At FirstBus, 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.
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