Shift PSV Mechanic in Glasgow

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Location: Scotstoun – Scotland

Shifts: 5 weeks dayshift, and 1 weekend on in 6 

• 37.5 hour working week

Salary: £17.50p/h (From 1st April 2024, increases to £18 p/h)

Sign on bonus: £2,000

Rewards & Benefits included: 

• 25 days annual leave + All bank holidays ( increases to 30 days annual leave + BH after 2 years of service)
• Pension contributions
• Fully heated, state of the art overhead heating across ALL workshops
• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
• Refer a Friend Bonus scheme paying up to £3,000.
• Subsidised gym membership at our depot. 

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of Engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this Mechanic position could just be the job for you!

We'd love to hear from if you have Level 3 NVQ qualification or equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds level 1 & 2

 About the role

The successful Mechanic will be responsible for the following duties:

• 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 hand held data capture devices if applicable
• Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries
• Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.

 About you

• A minimum Level 3 NVQ standard of equivalent (i.e., City & Guilds Level 1&2)
• Ability to multi-skill within an Engineering Environment
• A flexible approach to working hours
• A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
• Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage
• A basic electrical understanding

Further Rewards & Benefits

• You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands such as: Tesco, Asda, Argos
• £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Trans Pennine Express, Hull Trains
• Access to First Bus University program to aid in your career development
• Training on EV (Electric Vehicle) up IMI Level 3.

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. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Interested? Apply Today!