Position: Bus Mechanic
Location: Caledonia Depot, 100 Cathcart Road, G42 7BH
Contracted Hours: 37 per week (permanent + overtime available)
Shifts: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Pay Rate: £20.50 per hour
Bonuses: £2000 NEW RECRUIT JOINING BONUS!!!
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 Mechanics – Bus or HGV experience is great however we love to hear 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 repairs, servicing, and parts replacement
Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used
Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using handheld data capture devices if applicable
Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries where required
Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair
About You:
Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ/SVQ (or City & Guilds equivalent) qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair – PSV/HGV preferred
Do you have a flexible approach to work with the ability to multi‑skill?
Are you a UK driving licence holder? A PCV licence is desirable however we can help you achieve this
*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.