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.
About the Role: PSV/HGV Auto Electrician (Nightshift)
Do you want to be part of our energetic team of mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses? If yes, then this Auto Electrician position could just be the job for you!
We offer technical up-skilling and career progression and 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 also welcome applications from ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.
Key Responsibilities:
Diagnose and carry out vehicle electrical repairs, servicing, and parts replacement
Diagnose vehicle electrical faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used
Carry out vehicle road and system testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair
To fully comply with all HSE legislation along with Group Policies
To fully comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures
Keeping accurate records of work done, materials used, and time spent
Maintain and develop technical skills as required
Details:
Location: Glasgow Caledonia, 100 Cathcart Road, G42 7BH
Working Hours: 38 hours per week - nightshift 19:00-06:00 - 4 on 4 off
Pay Rate: £22.91 per hour
About You:
Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds Level 1&2) - preferably in PSV or HGV vehicles?
Ability to multi-skill within an Engineering Environment and preferably electrically biased experience
A valid UK driving license, a PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential
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.
