General Service Operative

Do you want to be part of our energetic team of Cleaners, Engineers and maintenance staff that look after our fleet of vehicles? If yes, then this General Service Operative position could just be the job for you!

The main purpose of this position will be to carry out vehicle under chassis washing, wheel preparation, general site maintenance, minor vehicle repairs and attend vehicle breakdowns., To minimise wastage by ensuring the correct use - along with the safe and secure storage - of all materials and equipment.

-To work in a clean and tidy manner by ensuring debris is not left for others to clean up and that equipment is in a clean and proper state at the end of each shift/duty and is returned to the appropriate storage place.

-To ensure, so as not to adversely affect any cleaning schedule/programme, that lost, defective or inoperative equipment is reported immediately to your Line Manager.

-To ensure that the oil and water and top ups are carried out at the appropriate intervals as specified within the SOP's.

-To maintain appearance of the vehicle at optimum levels.

-To record details of all work done and accurately complete any necessary sheets/record cards

-To undertake cleaning and associated work to the required standards/targets, ensuring the optimum appearance of both vehicles and premises

-To record details of all work done and accurately complete any necessary sheets/record cards

-Vehicle Chassis Washing including exterior cleaning

Experience in the use of fuelling and greasing equipment

-Knowledge of the working of the bus wash

-Must be able to pass a company assessment on driving standards

-Must be in the possession of, or capable of obtaining a full PCV licence and forklift truck licence if required.

-Must have a full Cat B Driving Licence.

-Experience or be able to learn how to use a pressure washer

-Experience or be able to learn how to safely use vehicle lifting equipment

Free travel on our buses for you and your family

-First Xclusives discount scheme: You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands

-£6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Avanti, Hull Trains

-Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares

-Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

-Cycle to work scheme

We put a big focus on physical and mental well being at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strains of work, or life outside it, which is why we offer Simply 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 and nutrition and fitness advice. You will also have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

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