Position: Auto Electrician
Location: Blantyre Depot, 5 Glasgow Road, G72 0LA
Contracted Hours: 37 per week (full time & permanent + overtime available)
Working Hours: 5 days over 7, 6am-2pm
Pay Rate: £20.50 per hour + enhanced weekend rate
Bonuses: £2000 NEW RECRUIT JOINING BONUS
About First Bus
Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.
Are you an electrically minded mechanic? Do you want to be part of our dedicated team of mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses across Glasgow? We are looking for NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified Engineers – preferably with HGV or PSV experience, however we also welcome applications from light vehicle qualified candidates and ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.
We offer technical up‑skilling and career progression, we'll also provide your PPE and basic tools you'll need to succeed in your role, as well as a competitive hourly rate and great rewards & benefits (see below).
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose and carry out vehicle electrical repairs, servicing, and parts replacement
* Diagnose vehicle electrical faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used
* Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair
* To fully comply with all HSE legislation along with Group Policies
* To fully comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures
* Maintain and develop technical skills as required
About You
* Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ/SVQ (or City & Guilds equivalent) qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair – PSV/HGV preferred
* Ability to multi‑skill within an Engineering Environment with preferably electrically biased experience
* A valid UK driving licence, a PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential
Rewards & Benefits
Your health is important to us which is why 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
* Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service
* Freebus pass upon joining First Bus
* Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets, and many more
* Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
* Free laundry service for your PPE/overalls
* Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
* Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
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.
*Joining Bonus - terms apply. Available to new team members joining us for the first time or returning to us after more than 12 months
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