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 Engineer
Location
Ipswich, IP4 1AD
Working Hours
39 hours per week - 5 days over 7 - rotating schedule of 07:00-15:00 one week then 12:00-20:00 the next week
Hourly Rate
£20.12 per hour with a weekend premium rate of £21.14 per hour
Salary
Approx. £40,803 per annum
About the Role
Do you want to be part of our dedicated team of mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses? We’re looking for skilled and forward‑thinking people to join our busy Engineering team at Ipswich. 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). We are looking for NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified Engineers – preferably in heavy vehicle or PSV mechanical maintenance, however we also welcome applications from ex‑Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults, servicing, and replacing parts as needed
* Identifying issues accurately and recommending the correct method of repair and parts required
* Performing routine inspections and servicing using handheld data capture devices (where applicable)
* Attending roadside breakdowns and supporting vehicle recoveries
About You
* Do you have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification in vehicle mechanics?
* Do you have a valid UK driver’s licence?
* A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
* Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered (HGV)
Public Transport Statement
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.
Background Checks
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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