Master Technician

Location: Glasgow

Contracted

Hours:

37 hours per week

Salary: £55,614.77 per annum

Reporting to: Head of Engineering

We are looking for a Master Technician to support engineering to the Glasgow depots. If you’re looking for a challenge and career development, why not express your interest today!

• Support engineer to the Glasgow depots
• Diagnosing faults and providing technical support over various communication channels
• Support updates on diagnostic equipment
• On-site training while diagnosing faults
• Attending training courses and being able to transfer that knowledge to others
• Sharing technical information
• Working with the group tech team on projects, reporting to the HoE and Engineering Director

• Must possess a full driving licence, PCV Licence is desirable
• Must have knowledge of Mercedes Engines and ZF Gearboxes
• Level 4 hybrid EV training and minimum of level 3 NVQ heavy vehicle / PCV tech
• A good knowledge of the First Bus fleet of vehicles
• Good communication skills with the ability to lead and coach others
• IT literate with good organisational skills
• Be open to working outside normal hours
• Working alongside group technical providing clear information to support supplier meetings
• Be able to attend training courses which may take you away from home overnight
• HVAC trained and certified

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.

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 advice. Our EAP provision offers 24‑hour, 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.