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We're one of the country's largest bus operators – and our mechanical/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
The successful Mechanical & Electrical Technician will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement.
2. Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
3. Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using handheld data capture devices if applicable.
4. Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.
5. PCV Mechanical repair skills required. An understanding of electrics would be of benefit but not essential.
We'll provide your overalls and all the specialist tools and equipment needed.
Location
- Ravenhill
Hourly Rate
- £17.00 per hour
Working Shift Patterns
* 39 hours per week
* Sunday to Thursday 06:00-14:30 week 1, 14:00-22:30 week 2
About you
* Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level I & 2)
* Must have full Cat B license.
* Welding experience is preferable.
* PCV licence isn't essential; we can support you in gaining it.
* Are you fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle systems including engines, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, drive trains, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, and basic auto electrics?
* Are you fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment including brake rolling road testers, tracking gauges, hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurised oil and waste systems, battery chargers and starters, trolley jacks, scaffolding, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, digital smoke readers, headlamp alignment testers, hydraulic jacks and testing equipment, drilling machines, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders, and general portable equipment (i.e., air guns, drills, electric and pneumatic hand tools)?
* Do you have experience with all relevant diagnostic equipment including hydraulic flow meters, air and vacuum gauges, multimeters, temperature gauges, micrometers, Vernier gauges, engine and gearbox laptop testing equipment?
* Are you willing to attend vehicle manufacturer product training courses, DVSA vehicle inspection training, and specialist vehicle recovery training as required? This may involve an overnight stay. Are you committed to achieving your career goals?
Benefits include:
* Free travel on our buses for you and your family
* First Xclusives discount scheme with over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
* £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
* Pension scheme and opportunity to buy discounted First Group shares
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Cycle to work scheme
We focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We offer a range of health-promotion initiatives and 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
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