At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical engineering operations, servicing buses and diagnosing faults.
- Company: Join First Bus at their Slough Engineering Depot, a key player in public transport.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pay rate of £22.77 per hour and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and support for obtaining a PCV licence.
- Why this job: Be part of a dedicated team repairing buses and enhancing public transport.
- Qualifications: Must have NVQ/SVQ Level 3 or equivalent, preferably with HGV or PSV experience.
The predicted salary is between 22.77 - 22.77 £ per hour.
Location: Slough Engineering Depot, Stanley Cottages, Slough SL2 5AQ
Contract: 40 hours per week - full time & permanent
Shifts: Can be discussed at interview
Pay Rate: £22.77 per hour, £47,361 per annum
Do you want to be part of our dedicated team of mechanical engineers and maintenance staff repairing our fleet of buses across Slough? We are looking for NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified Engineers – preferably with HGV or PSV experience and strong leadership qualities. We also welcome applications 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, we'll also provide your PPE and basic tools you'll need to succeed in your role, as well as a competitive hourly rate and great rewards & benefits.
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.
About You:
- Do you possess a minimum Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds Level 1 & 2) in an engineering field?
- Have you got the capability to multi-skill within an Engineering Environment?
- Do you have a flexible approach to working hours?
- A PCV licence is desirable, ability to obtain PCV licence is essential, and we will help you gain this qualification.
- Do you have experience of working with buses & coaches, HGV vehicles?
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.
Lead Technician in Slough employer: FirstGroup Internal
First Bus is committed to inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Located in Slough, they offer technical up-skilling and provide necessary tools and PPE. Join a team that values your engineering skills and offers career growth.
