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PSV/HGV Mechanic
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Position: PSV/HGV Mechanic
Location: First Bus Slough Engineering Depot, Stanley Cottages, Slough SL2 5AQ
Contract: 40 hours per week - full time & permanent
Working Hours: Varying shifts available, can be discussed at screening
Pay Rate: £22.77 per hour, £47,361 per annum
We are now looking for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic for our First Bus Slough Depot – PSV or HGV mechanical experience is great however we love to hear from ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.
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:
- To lead the mechanical engineering Operation, dealing with bus servicing, breakdown and inspections and diagnose faults, specifying the correct method of repair and length of time it may take to repair
- To be flexible in respect of working hours to ensure commitments to operational requirements are fulfilled and will need to remain up to date with any new engineering or health and safety legislation
- To be fully up to date with individual bus history paying particular attention to reoccurring defects prior to carrying out the bus inspection.
- To be familiar with modern repair techniques and the use of electronic and mechanical diagnostic equipment (i.e. Brake rolling road tester, smoke meter, headlight alignment tester, engine oil sampling and diagnostic laptop equipment)
- To be familiar with computerised engineering systems and the input and extraction of relevant data
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About You:
- Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ/SVQ (or City & Guilds equivalent) qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair – PSV/HGV preferred
- 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
- Do you have experience of working with buses & coaches, HGV vehicles?
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.
- Discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service
- Free bus pass upon joining First Bus
- Discounts on high street brands and supermarkets, and many more
- 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
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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.
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