About Us
FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of transport services in the UK and Ireland, and a member of the FTSE 250. Our 30,000 colleagues work across the UK to provide easy and convenient mobility, improving quality of life by connecting people and communities.
Position
PSV/HGV Auto Electrician
Location
Caledonia Depot, 100 Cathcart Road, G42 7BH
Contracted Hours
38 per week (permanent + overtime available)
Shifts
Nightshift 19:00pm-06:00am (start finish times can be discussed)
Pay Rate
£22.91 per hour
Bonuses
*£2000 JOINING BONUS!!!
Are you an electrically minded engineer? 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 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 license, aPCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential
*Joining Bonus - terms apply. Available to new team members joining us for the first time or returning to us after more than 12 months
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 and to comply with UK employment requirements, we ask all applicants to confirm their right to work in the UK.
Equal Opportunities
We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer because we believe that diversity brings benefits for our customers, communities and our people. Valuing our differences and drawing on our collective knowledge and experience helps us develop new services, open up new markets and broaden our customer base. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome everyone regardless of social background, gender or gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, sex or age.
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