Semi-Skilled Mechanic
Posted 8 hours 29 minutes ago by First West of England Ltd
About First Bus: Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport. Position: Semi-Skilled Mechanic Location: First Bus Weston-Super-Mare, Searle Crescent BS23 3XP Contracted Hours: 39 per week (full time & permanent) Working Hours: Friday-Monday 5am-3pm Pay Rate: £16.80 per hour
Key Responsibilities- Replacing vehicle oils and filters
- General servicing and maintenance checks on vehicles, reporting any visible defects to Engineers
- Fuelling/charging and shunting vehicles around the depot ready for shift or next clean
- Attending on-road breakdowns and recoveries when required
- Carry out vehicle under chassis washing, including exterior cleaning using a pressure washer and internal cleaning
- To record details of all work done and accurately complete any necessary sheets/record cards
Full UK driving license in required for this role - we can provide PCV training Do you have a basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics, or a Level 2 NVQ in vehicle maintenance and repair? Are you able take part in ongoing training as part of your role?
Rewards- Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart 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, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
- We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
- Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
- Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
- Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys. We've embarked on a journey of major transformation - to make sure we put our people and customers first. Our people are the beating heart of First Bus. Without them, there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road. Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow's travel needs.