Semi-skilled mechanic

Position: Semi-Skilled Mechanic
Location: Leeds Hunslet Park Depot, Donisthorpe St, Leeds LS10 1PL
Contracted Hours: 37.5 (full time & permanent)
Working Hours: Nightshift – start finish times flexible – around 9pm-5am, 5 days over 7
Pay Rate: £15.47 per hour

AboutFirst Bus Engineering

We're one of the country's largest bus 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 now looking for Semi-Skilled Mechanic to join our busy Engineering team at First Bus Leeds Hunslet Park Depot. A working knowledge of vehicle mechanics or an NVQ Level 2 qualification is ideal for this role along with a self-motivated and flexible approach to work and a willingness to learn. We offer technical up-skilling and career progression; your PPE is provided as well as the tools and equipment needed for your role, a competitive hourly rate and great rewards & benefits (see below).

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine vehicle servicing in line with our standard operating procedures
• Attending on-road breakdowns and recoveries
• Wheel Preparation to company Policy
• Assisting engineers as required
• Completing obligatory servicing documentation

About You

• Full UK driving license in required for this role – we can provide PCV training
• Do you have a basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics, or a Level 2 NVQ in vehicle maintenance and repair?
• Are you able take part in ongoing training as part of your role?

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 andyou family after 6 months service
• Free bus pass upon joining First Bus
• 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. AtFirst 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.