PSV/HGV Engineer in Basildon

Welcome to First Bus Engineering. We are 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

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of HGV/PSV/bus mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses? We are looking for an experienced PSV/HGV Technician to join our busy engineering team in First Bus Basildon. We offer technical up-skilling and career progression, and we’ll also provide all the PPE and basic tools you’ll need to succeed in your role. This could be a great opportunity for you to widen your skill base and work on our state-of-the-art electric vehicles - the majority of the fleet at Basildon is electric!

As an Engineer at our Basildon depot, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing vehicle faults, servicing, and replacing parts as needed
• Identifying issues accurately and recommending the correct method of repair and parts required
• Performing routine inspections and servicing using handheld data capture devices (where applicable)
• Attending roadside breakdowns and supporting vehicle recoveries
• Road-testing vehicles to confirm issues or check work after repairs

Location: Basildon

Working Hours: 39 hours per week - 4 days over 7, including weekends - rotating pattern of early and late shifts

Hourly Rate: £23.69 p/h (£48,043 p/a) with a weekend premium rate of £24.72 per hour if your shifts run over a weekend

About you

• Do you have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification as a mechanic and experience working on HGV, bus or coach?
• Do you have a valid UK driver’s licence? The ability to obtain a PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
• Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered (HGV)
• Do you have vehicle/autoelectrical experience/knowledge?
• Right to Work in the UK

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, offering cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and fitness advice. 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.

Additional benefits include:

• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Flexible working

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain 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.

Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application. 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.