Skilled Mechanic

First Group; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A major public transport operator in Weymouth is looking for a Skilled Mechanic to enhance their vehicle maintenance operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum Level 3 NVQ and be able to undertake vehicle diagnostics and servicing. This role offers competitive pay, including additional shift payments, and a variety of employee benefits such as free travel and health support. Join us in making a difference in our community while developing your engineering skills.

Benefits

Free travel for you and your family

Discounts on high street & leisure brands

Discounted train travel

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Simply Health benefits

Qualifications

• Possess a full driving licence; a PCV licence is beneficial.
• Experienced in vehicle safety inspections and servicing.
• Ability to maintain and develop technical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle fault diagnostics and safety inspections.
• Conduct breakdowns, servicing, and repairs per standards.
• Comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Multi-skilling in Engineering Environment

Vehicle fault diagnostics

Compliance with HS&E legislation

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent

Job description

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 - Skilled Mechanic

Join us as a Skilled Mechanic at our Weymouth depot and we'll take your engineering skills to the next level. If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in vehicle maintenance and make a meaningful impact in our community, apply today with your updated CV. We'll provide your overalls and all the tools and equipment needed to succeed in your role.

• Vehicle fault diagnostics, vehicle safety inspections, breakdowns, servicing and repairs in accordancewith FirstBus Standard Engineering Operating Procedures
• To fully comply with all HS&E legislation along with Group Policies
• To fully comply with all relevant Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain and develop technical skills as required

Location: Weymouth

Working Hours: 39 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 on a rotation of early and late shifts

Pay: £16.76 p/h £33,989 p/a - with a shift payment of £14.53 per day over 5 days equalling around a potential additional £3000 per year

About You

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds Level 1&2)
• Ability to multi-skill within an Engineering Environment
• A flexible approach to working hours
• A full driving licence is essential, a PCV licence would be beneficial

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.

Ready to take the wheel in this exciting journey? Send in your CV and join us in ensuring the reliability of our Public Service Vehicles. Let's drive change together!

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.