At a Glance
- Tasks: Attend and repair bus breakdowns on the roadside, ensuring vehicles are safely returned to the depot.
- Company: First Bus, a leader in public transport with a commitment to inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career while making a real difference in public transport.
- Qualifications: Valid UK driving licence and a keen interest in mechanics; experience with diagnostic equipment is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 13.45 - 13.45 £ per hour.
Position: Roadside Recovery Mechanic
Location: Bowling Back Lane, Bradford, BD4 8SP
Working Hours: 38 hours per week - rotation of earlies and lates, 6am-2pm, 12pm-10pm, 4 or 5 days per week
Hourly Rate: £13.45 per hour
About The Role
Do you have a keen interest in mechanics, perhaps a level 2 SVQ? Enjoy driving and want to learn more? This role offers great learning and development for anyone looking to further their career in engineering. The purpose of a Roadside Recovery Mechanic is to attend, assess and repair minor vehicle breakdowns on the roadside in order to get the vehicle safely back to the depot for full repair. It's an important role within our engineering team and allows us to keep things moving.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend and repair bus breakdowns in and around the Bradford area, driving a company vehicle
- Booking out parts from the stores dept when required
- Deliver a high standard of repair/temp repair to get our buses back to the depot
- Complete accurate breakdown records, keeping paperwork up to date and correctly completed
- Carry out any other duties that may be deemed suitable by the engineering manager
About You
- You must hold a valid UK driving license
- Are you familiar with mechanical repair techniques and the use of diagnostic equipment?
- A PCV Licence is advantageous however not essential, we will help you gain this
- Do you have great attention to detail and a willingness to learn?
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.
Roadside Recovery Assistant employer: FirstGroup Internal
First Bus is an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career as a Roadside Recovery Assistant in Bradford. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer comprehensive training opportunities, including support to obtain your PCV Licence, and foster a collaborative work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us to be part of a team that plays a vital role in keeping public transport moving smoothly while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive environment.
