Skilled Mechanic

We are currently seeking four self-motivated Skilled Mechanics to join our busy Engineering team in Norwich.

The role

The safety and reliability of our buses is vital in making sure we can provide the highest levels of service to our customers. Dealing with a full range of systems, your job covers diagnosis and repairs, routine examinations, servicing and parts replacement in accordance with all relevant Engineering Standard Operating Procedures.

Main Duties

The position reports into the Engineering Manager. Working as part of the team, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties:
To diagnose and carry out MOT preps, general vehicle repairs, servicing and parts replacement in accordance with central engineering standard operating procedures
Vehicle fault diagnostics and repair including welding and repaint where necessary
To fully comply with all HS & E legislation along with Group policies and relevant Engineering SOPs
Maintain and develop technical skills as required
Working on a shift rota five over seven days

Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

The successful candidate will have:A Minimum level 3 NVQ standard or equivalent (i.e. City & Guilds level 1 & 2) and the ability to multi skill within an engineering environmentAn aptitude to develop others within the engineering team to improve efficiency and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues
A PCV license is desirable. The ability to obtain PCV license is essential.

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. For GBP6 per day you can take the train all the way to London and back!
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.

About us

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.