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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.
 

Welcome to First Bus Engineering

Do you want to be part of our dedicated team of mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses across Bristol? We’re looking for skilled and forward-thinking people to join our busy Engineering teams across our Bristol depots.

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 as a Skilled Engineer with First Bus:

• 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

• Diagnose vehicle electrical faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used (in Electrician role)

Details:

• Available Positions: PSV/HGV Technician, Auto Electrician

• Working Hours: 38 hours per week, varying shifts available - nights, days, backshift – we’re happy to discuss a pattern that works for both the depot and you at the screening stage

• Locations: Bristol Lawrence Hill, Easton Road BS5 0DZ

• Pay Rate: Dayshift £19.70 per hour, nightshift £21.37 per hour

• Joining Bonus: £3000 paid in two 6 monthly instalments*

About You:

• Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ (or 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 license holder? A PCV license is desirable however we can help you achieve this

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.

*Joining Bonus - terms apply Available to new team members joining us for the first time or returning to us after more than 12 months

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.