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Position: PSV/HGV Mechanic Location: Ipswich, IP4 1AD Contract: 39 hours per week - permanent & full time Working Hours: 5 days over 7 - rotating schedule of 07:00-15:00 one week then 12:00-20:00 the next week Hourly Rate: £20.12 per hour with a weekend premium rate of £21.14 per hour Salary: Approx. £40,803 per annum BONUS: £2000 NEW RECRUIT JOINING BONUS!!!*
About 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 - *£2000 NEW RECRUIT JOINING BONUS!!!
We are now looking for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic for our First Bus Ipswich Depot – PSV or HGV mechanical experience is great however we love to hear from Light Vehicle qualified candidates and ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.
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We offer technical up-skilling and career progression; your PPE is provided as well as a competitive hourly rate and great rewards & benefits (see below).
Key Responsibilities: 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
About You Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ/SVQ (or City & Guilds equivalent) qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair? 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
Rewards & Benefits 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.
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Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service Free bus pass upon joining First Bus Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme Free laundry service for your PPE/overalls Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted FirstGroup shares
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.
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.
*Successful applicants who apply on or after 9th June 2026 will be eligible for a £2,000 welcome bonus – £1,000 paid in your first payroll and a further £1,000 after successfully completing your 6-month probationary period.
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