Shift Vehicle Mechanic
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Aberdeen
- Salary
- 26000.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 24 Sep 2018
- Sectors
- Automotive & Driving
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are looking for a Shift Vehicle Mechanic to join our team in Aberdeen.
As a Shift Vehicle Mechanic you will diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing and parts replacement in accordance with Central Engineering Standard Operating Procedures.
We offer a salary of GBP15.50 per hour and your working hours will be 38 per week
Working practices include:
•To diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used within defined quality standards and within the most cost effective manner.•To carry out vehicle servicing in accordance with central engineering SOPs.•To record individual job times for the repair action either manually or electronically.•To ensure parts replaced under warranty are returned to stores fully labelled and in a clean condition.•To ensure all parts are booked out from stores using the correct procedure. •To adhere to good housekeeping practices including general tidiness in the workshop and the return of all tools and equipment to their designated place.•To carry out routine vehicle examinations using hand held data capture devices if applicable, in accordance to central engineering SOPs and VOSA testing requirements.•To attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries.•To carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to determine specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.
Technical Knowledge and Training:
•Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds level 1 & 2). •To be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle systems including engines, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, drive trains, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, cooling systems and basic auto electrics.•To be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment including brake rolling road testers, tracking gauges, hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurised oil and waste systems, battery chargers and starters, trolley jacks, scaffolding, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, digital smoke readers, headlamp alignment testers, hydraulic jacks and testing equipment, drilling machines, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders and general portable equipment (i.e. air guns, drills, electric and pneumatic hand tools etc..).•To be fully familiar with all relevant diagnostic equipment including hydraulic flow meters, air and vacuum gauges, multi meters, temperature gauges, micrometers, Vernier gauges, engine and gearbox laptop testing equipment.•To have basic skills in gas and electric welding, burning, and basic body repairs. •To attend vehicle manufacturer product training courses, VOSA vehicle inspection training and specialist vehicle recovery training as required, this may involve an overnight stay.•Must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.
Once you've completed your probation period, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits:
•Free travel - On our buses•Discounted travel for you and your family on the trains (GWR, TPE, Hull Trains) and your family & friends will also benefit from cheap bus travel.•First Xclusives - Discounts on First UK rail and bus and over 3,000 offers on goods and services for you, your family and friends•Share in our success - Buy discounted shares in First•Pension - You'll automatically join our scheme and start building a pension pot•Free life assurance - For all members of our pension scheme.
One of Britain's largest bus operators, we connect communities and help people to go to school, work and the shops. Every single day around 1.6 million passengers get on board our 6,400 buses. It's why we're so passionate about providing services that are reliable, punctual and offer good value for money. We're also proud to be part of the FirstGroup family that's based all around the world from the UK and Ireland to the USA, Canada and Mexico
As a Shift Vehicle Mechanic you will diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing and parts replacement in accordance with Central Engineering Standard Operating Procedures.
We offer a salary of GBP15.50 per hour and your working hours will be 38 per week
Working practices include:
•To diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used within defined quality standards and within the most cost effective manner.•To carry out vehicle servicing in accordance with central engineering SOPs.•To record individual job times for the repair action either manually or electronically.•To ensure parts replaced under warranty are returned to stores fully labelled and in a clean condition.•To ensure all parts are booked out from stores using the correct procedure. •To adhere to good housekeeping practices including general tidiness in the workshop and the return of all tools and equipment to their designated place.•To carry out routine vehicle examinations using hand held data capture devices if applicable, in accordance to central engineering SOPs and VOSA testing requirements.•To attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries.•To carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to determine specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair.
Technical Knowledge and Training:
•Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds level 1 & 2). •To be fully conversant with the overhaul and repair of vehicle systems including engines, automatic/semi-automatic gearboxes, drive trains, compressed air systems, hydraulic systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, cooling systems and basic auto electrics.•To be fully conversant with the safe operation of workshop equipment including brake rolling road testers, tracking gauges, hydraulic vehicle lifts, pressurised oil and waste systems, battery chargers and starters, trolley jacks, scaffolding, pressure wash and automatic washing equipment, digital smoke readers, headlamp alignment testers, hydraulic jacks and testing equipment, drilling machines, torque wrenches, pedestal grinders and general portable equipment (i.e. air guns, drills, electric and pneumatic hand tools etc..).•To be fully familiar with all relevant diagnostic equipment including hydraulic flow meters, air and vacuum gauges, multi meters, temperature gauges, micrometers, Vernier gauges, engine and gearbox laptop testing equipment.•To have basic skills in gas and electric welding, burning, and basic body repairs. •To attend vehicle manufacturer product training courses, VOSA vehicle inspection training and specialist vehicle recovery training as required, this may involve an overnight stay.•Must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.
Once you've completed your probation period, you'll enjoy fantastic benefits:
•Free travel - On our buses•Discounted travel for you and your family on the trains (GWR, TPE, Hull Trains) and your family & friends will also benefit from cheap bus travel.•First Xclusives - Discounts on First UK rail and bus and over 3,000 offers on goods and services for you, your family and friends•Share in our success - Buy discounted shares in First•Pension - You'll automatically join our scheme and start building a pension pot•Free life assurance - For all members of our pension scheme.
One of Britain's largest bus operators, we connect communities and help people to go to school, work and the shops. Every single day around 1.6 million passengers get on board our 6,400 buses. It's why we're so passionate about providing services that are reliable, punctual and offer good value for money. We're also proud to be part of the FirstGroup family that's based all around the world from the UK and Ireland to the USA, Canada and Mexico