Overview
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 are looking for a Shift Vehicle Electrician to join us in Sheffield at our Olive Grove Depot. Do you want to be part of our energetic team of Engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this Electrician position could just be the job for you!
We\'d love to hear from you if you have at least a Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2) qualification with proven on the job experience. If you\'re ex-military with an apprenticeship engineering qualification, or an experienced engineer looking for a transition, then we would love to hear from you too.
* Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used.
* Carry out vehicle servicing.
* 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.
* 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).
We offer visa sponsorship for qualified skilled and experienced HGV/PSV mechanical engineers in our Sheffield region.
Hourly pay rate: £21.50 p/hr
Working Shifts
* 18:00 - 06:00
* Working 4 on 4 off
About you
* Do you possess a minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2)?
* You must be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment and the overhaul and repair of vehicle electrical systems.
* You must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.
Rewards & Benefits
* Free travel on our buses for you and your family
* First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands
* Discounted train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
* Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
* Cycle to work scheme
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it, which is why we offer Simply 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 and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
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.
Interested? Please apply today!
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