General Service Operator

About First Bus:
Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.

Position:
General Service Operative

Location:

Dumbarton Depot, Birch Road G82 2RE
Contracted

Hours:

38 hours per week - full time & permanent

Working Hours:

Mon-Fri 6am-2pm Hourly Rate: £13.51 per hour

** You must hold a valid UK driving license to be considered for this role
** Join our energetic team of Cleaners, Engineers, and Maintenance staff who keep our fleet in top condition at First Bus across Glasgow. If you have an interest in mechanics, this role could be a great starting point for you, working alongside our engineering team.

As a General Service Operator, you'll play a vital role in making sure our vehicles are ready to hit the road each day at our Dumbarton depot. For helping keep our fleet on the road, you'll earn a good hourly payrate and great rewards & benefits (see below).

• Replacing vehicle oils and filters (full training will be provided if required)
• Fuelling/charging and shunting vehicles around the depot ready for shift or next clean
• Carry out vehicle under chassis washing, including exterior cleaning using a pressure washer and internal cleaning
• To record details of all work done and accurately complete any necessary sheets/record cards

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.

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash-back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Free onsite parking + cycle to work scheme
• Up to 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares

We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys. We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first.

Our people are the beating heart of First Bus. Without them, there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road. Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.