Welcome to First 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're on the lookout for a skilled Electrician to join our night shift engineering team based in Glasgow. If you've got experience working on buses, coaches, HGVs or other large commercial vehicles, and take pride in keeping vehicles road-ready, this could be the ideal role for you. As part of our energetic and dedicated engineering team, you'll play a key role in maintaining and repairing our fleet, ensuring services run smoothly for the communities we serve.
We also welcome applications from ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.
If you're ready for your next challenge and want to be part of a supportive and professional engineering team, we'd love to hear from you.
Role specifics
1. Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
2. Carry out vehicle servicing.
3. 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.
4. 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 provide your overalls (PPE).
Hourly pay-rate: £22.91 + £2,000 JOINING BONUS!!
Working Hours: 39 Hrs per week (weekly pay)
About you
5. Do you possess a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2)?
6. You must be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
7. You must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.
Rewards & Benefits
8. Free travel on our buses for you and your family
9. First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
10. Discounted train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
11. Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
12. 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.