PSV​/HGV Mechanic - Blantyre

Position
: PSV/HGV Mechanic

Location
:
Blantyre depot, 5 Glasgow Road, G72 0LA

Contracted Hours
: 37 hours per week, 5 days over 7 (full time & permanent)

Working Hours
:
Early shift 6am-2pm and one week in the rota 10am-6pm

Pay Rate
: £20.50 per hour dayshift + enhanced weekend and overtime rate

Bonuses
: £2000 NEW RECRUIT JOINING BONUS!!!

About the Role

We are now looking for an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualified PSV/HGV Mechanic
for our First Bus Blantyre Depot
– PSV or HGV mechanical experience is great however we love to hear from Light Vehicle qualified candidates and ex-Forces personnel with an engineering apprenticeship qualification, and experienced engineers from other sectors looking for a change.

We offer technical up-skilling and career progression; your PPE is provided as well as a competitive hourly rate and great rewards & benefits (see below).

• Diagnose and carry out vehicle repairs, servicing, and parts replacement
• Diagnose vehicle faults and specify the correct method of repair and parts to be used
• Carry out vehicle servicing and routine vehicle examinations using handheld data capture devices if applicable
• Attend on-road vehicle breakdowns and recoveries where required
• Carry out vehicle road testing where necessary to identify specific vehicle defects or following remedial repair

• Do you have a minimum Level 3 NVQ/SVQ (or City & Guilds equivalent) qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair?
• Do you have a flexible approach to work with the ability to multi‑skill?
• Are you a UK driving license holder? A PCV license is desirable however we can help you achieve this.

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 so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Joining Bonus - terms apply. Available to new team members joining us for the first time or returning to us after more than 12 months.

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.