PSV/HGV Mechanical Fitter
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 Mechanical Fitter
Location: Portsmouth - Hilsea
Working Hours: 5 days over 7, rotating early and late shifts
Hourly Rate: £19.03 per hour
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
At First Bus, we're proud to keep our communities moving – and our engineers play a key role in making that happen. We're currently looking for a proactive and skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our Engineering team, supporting operations across our Portsmouth network– Hilsea Depot
What you'll be doing:
You'll be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out servicing, and completing vehicle repairs, including preparing vehicles for MOTs – all in line with our First Bus Standard Engineering Operating Procedures and attending breakdowns as and when required. Safety and compliance are central to what we do, so you'll also follow all Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) legislation and Group policies.
We're also looking for someone who:
Is committed to maintaining high technical standards and open to developing their skills with us
Can work flexibly across different depot locations within the region
Is prepared to work shifts, 5 over 7 days on a rota of early and lates
Understands that some overtime may be required to meet operational needs
About You
Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds Level 1&2) qualification?
Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
Must have a full UK driving license
A PCV licence is desirable or show a willingness to obtain PCV licence is essential as we will help you obtain your PCV
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.
