Welcome toFirst Bus Engineering
We're one of the country's largestbus 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
We are looking for a shift electrician to join our team in Hunslet Park depot. Do you want to be part of our energetic team of mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this Electrician position could just be the job for you!
If you're ex-military with an apprenticeship engineering qualification, or an experienced mechanical engineer looking for a transition, then we would love to hear from you too.
You will: -
* Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
* Carry out vehicle servicing.
* Be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems including engine management, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, electronic braking, suspension, electronic destinations, multiplex wiring systems and E.C.U.
* Be fully familiar with all relevant diagnostic equipment including multi meters, temperature gauges, micrometres, vernier gauges and E.C.U. diagnostic computer equipment.
We'll provideyour overalls (PPE).
Hourly pay rate: £18.77 p/h
£2,000 JOINING BONUS!!
Shift pattern: Early/ Late shifts 1 weekend in 3 ( 06:00 - 14:00, and 12:00 - 20:00)
About you
* Do you possess a minimum IMI level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification?
* Do you hold a cat B driver's licence?
* Are you a UK resident and can prove Right to Work?
* Must be able to obtain PCV Licence, we will help with your development towards this.
* You must be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
* You must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required (First Bus will help you obtain this if not).
* PCV Mechanical& Body Repair Skills advantageous.
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.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
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