Skilled Mechanic

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Welcome to First Bus Engineering. We are one of the country's largest bus operators and our engineering teams work 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.

We are looking for a fully qualified Skilled Mechanic with previous experience and knowledge of PCV/HGV vehicles. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you will earn a good salary and great benefits. We will also provide your overalls and the tools and equipment needed.

Overtown

37 hours per week – early shift on rotation (06:00‑14:06; 07:00‑15:06, 1 Saturday in 3 – 06:00‑12:36)

£20.50 per hour – £39,442 per annum

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• 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
  

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• Minimum of a Level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent qualification as a mechanic and experience working on HGV, bus or coach
  
• PCV licence desirable; ability to obtain PCV licence is essential (we will help you obtain this)
  
• Valid UK driver’s licence
  
• Experience of working with buses & coaches would be an advantage, but any vehicle mechanic experience will be considered (HGV)
  
• Vehicle/auto electrical experience/knowledge
  
• Right to work in the UK
  

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• Free travel on our buses for you and your family
  
• First Xclusives discount scheme: you and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high‑street & leisure brands
  
• Discounted train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains
  
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  

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 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.

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